Redox reaction

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A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which an electron is transferred. In this reaction an electron delivery (oxidation) and an electron absorption (reduction) takes place.

Reaction sequences

<math>\mathrm{A \longrightarrow A^+ + e^-}</math>
Oxidation
<math>\mathrm{B + e^- \longrightarrow B^-}</math>
Reduction
<math>\mathrm{A + B \longrightarrow A^+ + B^-}</math>
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