why are oxidation and reduction complementary to each other, justify by giving an example
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Oxidation is a half reaction which cannot occur on its own. It must always be accompanied by reduction, which is a chemical reaction in which a molecule, atom or ion gains electrons. ... Hence, reduction and oxidation are complementary processes: as one compound is oxidised, another is reduced.
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Oxidation is a half reaction which cannot occur on its own. It must always be accompanied by reduction, which is a chemical reaction in which a molecule, atom or ion gains electrons. ... Hence, reduction and oxidation are complementary processes: as one compound is oxidised, another is reduced.
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