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Oxidation reactions are defined differently in organic chemistry than they are in inorganic chemistry. Give the definition of both and explain their similarities.
 
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A process or reaction which releases heat to the surroundings is said to be
 
  A) conservative.
  B) endothermic.
  C) exothermic.
  D) isothermal.
  E) exergonic.



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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.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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