okk..a doubt in reduction and oxidation
1) C4H8 + 6O2 --> 4CO2 + 4H2O
is this reduction, oxidation or reduction and why?
i strongly think that it is oxidation as oxygen is added...however, the oxidation state of "oxygen" decreases from -4 to -6
so its redox...
plzz..helpp!!
2.) 2KNO3=2KNO2+O2
this equation is so messed up for oxidation states
there are three elements in 1 compund ...how do u determine the oxidation states for them
plzz help!! is it oxidation reduction or redox..(plz explain the reason too!
thanks a lot!!