Author Question: Oxidation reactions are defined differently in organic chemistry than they are in inorganic ... (Read 132 times)

bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Aug 27, 2018

Oxidation reactions are defined differently in organic chemistry than they are in inorganic chemistry. Give the definition of both and explain their similarities.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A process or reaction which releases heat to the surroundings is said to be

A) conservative.
B) endothermic.
C) exothermic.
D) isothermal.
E) exergonic.

aburgess · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The inorganic definition of oxidation is loss of electrons. The organic definition is formation of additional bonds between carbon and oxygen (or a decrease in the number of carbon-hydrogen bonds). These are similar because when carbon forms a bond with electronegative oxygen, it essentially loses some of its attraction for its electrons.

Answer to Question 2

C