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Question

The addition of a hydride ion (H^-) and a proton (H⁺) results in the reduction of a carbonyl group. The elimination of H^- and H⁺ from an alcohol results in the formation of a carbonyl group.

Consider the following reaction:

Chemical reaction showing reduction of a carbonyl group with H- and H+.

True or False. The forward direction represents the reduction, and the reverse direction represents the oxidation.

Accepted Answer

Answer

<p>False</p>