Classify the Reaction Below as an Oxidation, a Reduction, or Neither

question 3

Multiple Choice

Classify the reaction below as an oxidation, a reduction, or neither. PhCO₂H → PhCH₂OH

• A) oxidation
• B) reduction
• C) neither

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