110A.3.CARBON & OXYGEN

Reduced vs. Oxidized Carbon. Oxidized substances are electron-poor; reduced substances are electron-rich. Organic Carbon, which is rich in C-C, C-H, and C-N bonds, is reduced. Inorganic Carbon, which is rich in C-O bonds, is oxidized. Knowing these concepts, we can understand what it takes to build O2 in the atmosphere. ................
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