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why are oxidation and reduction complementary to each other, justify by giving an example​

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Answered by Vikramjeeth
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You can't have oxidation without reduction and vice versa.

Oxidation is the loss of electrons.

Reduction is the gain of electrons.

Electrons have to come from somewhere so for every thing that gets reduced something needs to be oxidised.

That's why we refer to them as redox reactions.

Q. Why are oxidation and reduction complementary to each other ?

Answer=> 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.

Answered by FairyLight
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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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