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(a)
To determine: Whether the given reactant undergoes oxidation or reduction.
Concept introduction: Oxidation is a simple
(b)
To determine: Whether the given reaction undergoes oxidation or reduction.
Concept introduction: Oxidation is a simple chemical reaction that involves the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen. It also involves the loss of electrons from the reactant. In reduction reaction, either the loss of oxygen or the gain of hydrogen atom occurs. This reaction also involves the gain of electrons.
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