Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Reactions of Alcohols - Problems - Page 469: Problem 11-1 f

Answer

Neither oxidation nor reduction.

Work Step by Step

It is neither because there is no addition or loss of H+, -OH, H2O, HX, etc. It is neither an oxidation nor a reduction. Moreover, the C still has two bonds with oxygen.
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