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Chapter 10: Q10-33E-b (page 308)

Tell whether each of the following reactions is an oxidation, a reduction, or neither:

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It is neither an oxidation nor reduction reaction.

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01

Oxidation reaction

Oxidation means the loss of electrons in a reaction. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state is increased.

02

Reduction reaction

Reduction methe ans gain of electrons or oxidation state is decreased.

03

 Step 3: Reaction interpretation

In this reaction, ammonia is getting added to a given alkene. It is an addition reaction. It is neither an oxidation nor reduction reaction.

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