Are all oxidation or reduction reactions redox reactions ?

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Solution

Redox reactions are those in which oxidation and reduction both are taking place simultaneously. So no, all the oxidation or reduction reaction are not redox reactions but for a reaction to be redox,oxidation and reduction both should take place.

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