Pawan Prajapati
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Answer:
The reactions in which oxidation and reduction reactions occur simultaneously are called redox reactions. The redox reactions are electron transfer reactions.
For example, consider the following redox reaction.
Zn+Cu
2+
→Zn
2+
+Cu
Zn atom loses two electrons. Hence, it is oxidised to Zn(II) ions.
Cu(II) ion gain two electrons. Hence, it is reduced to Cu atom.
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