Question

Why does the oxidation of organic compounds by molecular oxygen to produce co2 and water release free energy?

Answer 1

Answer:  

During oxidation of organic compounds by molecular oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water electrons will move from carbon to oxygen due to which energy will release.

Explanation:

Electrons move towards atoms which have higher affinity for them (like oxygen atoms) from atoms which have lower affinity like carbon atoms therefore the oxidation of organic compounds by molecular oxygen to produce CO2 and water release free energy since during oxidation of organic compounds by molecular oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water electrons will move from carbon to oxygen due to which energy will release.