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kondaur [170]
3 years ago
8

Photosynthesis transfers electrons from water to carbon dioxide molecules. Why is this electron transfer called an oxidation red

uction process?
Chemistry
1 answer:
Misha Larkins [42]3 years ago
4 0
Oxidation is the Loss of Electrons, and Reduction is the Gain of Electrons
(Remember oil rig - Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain)

Since water loses an electron, it gets oxidised, and since carbon dioxide gains an electron, it gets reduced. 
Since both oxidation and reduction occurs, it is called a Redox reaction
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Explanation : Given,

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As, 611.34 mole of C_2H_4 react to give 611.34 mole of C_2H_6

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