Question

What is the reaction called when
oxidation and reduction take place
simultaneously? Explain with one
example. R​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation is a losing of electrons and Reduction is a gaining of electrons. The reaction in which oxidation reduction taking place simultaneously are called as Redox reaction.

Explanation:

Because both reduction and oxidation are occurring simultaneously, this is known as a redox reaction. An oxidizing agent is substance which oxidizes something else. In the above example, the iron(III) oxide is the oxidizing agent. A reducing agent reduces something else.