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

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

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It is a reduction reaction.

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01

Oxidation reaction

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

02

Reduction reaction

Reduction means the gain of electrons or oxidation state is decreased. Removal of the electronegative atoms is reduction.

03

 Step 3: Reaction interpretation

In this reaction bromine, an electronegative atom is getting removed and hydrogen is getting attached. It is a reduction reaction.

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