(a)
Interpretation:
The given reaction should be shown that whether it involved reduction using balanced half-reaction.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation: The reaction that involves addition of oxygen and removal of hydrogen is called oxidation reaction.
Reduction: The reaction that involves addition of hydrogen and removal of oxygen is termed as reduction reaction.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given reaction should be shown that whether it involved reduction using balanced half-reaction.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation: The reaction that involves addition of oxygen and removal of hydrogen is called oxidation reaction.
Reduction: The reaction that involves addition of hydrogen and removal of oxygen is termed as reduction reaction.
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