If C2H6 was converted into C2H2 in a reaction, then was the C2H6 oxidized or reduced? Explain the answer by using oxidation states for the carbon in the two compounds.  EN Values: C=2.5 ; H=2.1

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If C2H6 was converted into C2H2 in a reaction, then was the C2Hoxidized or reduced? Explain the answer by using oxidation states for the carbon in the two compounds. 

EN Values: C=2.5 ; H=2.1 

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