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In the following reaction, which element is oxidized?


In the following reaction, which element is oxidized? 

CH3CHO + H2O2 → CH3COOH + H2


Express your answer as a chemical symbol. 

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A hydrogen atom is removed from the second carbon atom and a new bond with oxygen is formed. Addition of oxygen and removal of hydrogen are both oxidation. So, the element oxidized is carbon.

Chemical symbol- C

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