Chapter 23, Problem 39P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given reaction is to be written in the form of curved arrow symbolism and the type of reaction (oxidation or reduction) is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation reaction is a type of chemical reaction which occurs due to the loss of electrons or the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen while the reduction reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which gain of electrons takes place or the gain of hydrogen or the loss of oxygen.