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?

  1. na → na+ (na atom → na+ ion)
  2. Cl → Cl     (Cl atom → Cl ion)
  3. CH3CH2OH → CH3CHO

 (ethanol → acetaldehyde)

  1. CH3CHO → CH3COO

 (acetaldehyde → acetic acid) 

  1. CH2=CH2 → CH3CH3

(ethene → ethan

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