Interpretation : To explain why the dehydrogenation reaction is an oxidation reaction.
Concept Introduction : Oxidation is the process of losing hydrogen, gaining oxygen, or losing electrons. In dehydrogenation, there will be a loss of hydrogen from the organic compound.
Answer to Problem 18LC
Dehydrogenation involves the loss of hydrogen atoms from the organic compound which is similar to that of oxidation which also involves the loss of hydrogen
This is the reason why dehydrogenation is considered an oxidation reaction.
Explanation of Solution
In the above equation, the
Dehydrogenation reaction is an oxidation reaction because both involve the loss of hydrogen.
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