Question

What is the reaction called when oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously? Explain with one example.

Answer 1

Oxidation is a losing of electrons and Reduction is a gaining of electrons.

The reaction in which oxidation reduction taking place simultaneously are called as Redox reaction.

For example,

$Cuo+H_2\to Cu+H_{2}O$

In this examples copper oxide is reduced and acts as oxidizing agent and $H_2$ is oxidized and acts as reducing agent.these are the reaction in which oxidation and reduction are occurs in a same compound.