In which of the following reactions does the red atom undergo an oxidation? na → na+ (na atom → na+ ion) Cl → Cl– (Cl atom → Cl– ion) CH3CH2OH → CH3CHO (ethanol → acetaldehyde) CH3CHO → CH3COO– (acetaldehyde → acetic acid) CH2=CH2 → CH3CH3 (ethene → ethan
In which of the following reactions does the red atom undergo an oxidation? na → na+ (na atom → na+ ion) Cl → Cl– (Cl atom → Cl– ion) CH3CH2OH → CH3CHO (ethanol → acetaldehyde) CH3CHO → CH3COO– (acetaldehyde → acetic acid) CH2=CH2 → CH3CH3 (ethene → ethan
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Problem 9.32EP: Indicate whether each of the following substances undergoes an oxidation number increase or decrease...
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In which of the following reactions does the red atom undergo an oxidation?
- na → na+ (na atom → na+ ion)
- Cl → Cl– (Cl atom → Cl– ion)
- CH3CH2OH → CH3CHO
(ethanol → acetaldehyde)
- CH3CHO → CH3COO–
(acetaldehyde → acetic acid)
- CH2=CH2 → CH3CH3
(ethene → ethan
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