oxidation-reduction reaction: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	redox reaction

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oxidation-reduction relationships of organic compound functional groups

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electrochemical reaction biological oxidation Cannizzaro reaction disproportionation inner-sphere reaction outer-sphere reaction bleaching oxidation-reduction couple combustion Oxidation acid–base reaction chemical synthesis chain reaction addition reaction substitution reaction polymerization elimination reaction reaction mechanism catalysis ion-exchange reaction

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