This is because to reduce something you add electrons, thus reducing its overall charge
OIL RIG Oxidation is LossReduction is Gain...That's all I know =)
O2 + 2 H2 -> 2 H2O reduction reaction is every reaction during which the oxidation number of any atom is lowered. In this case, O2 has its oxidation number changed from 0 to -2.
Wolff-Kishner reaction is used in order to reduce a ketone to an alkane. NH2NH2 (hydrozine) and KOH are used in the reaction.
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