Question

What are some carbon oxidation reactions?

Answer 1

The burning of coal.......

Explanation:

`C(s)+O_2(g)rarrCO_2(g)`

Carbon is oxidized to carbon dioxide......i.e. `C(0) rarrC(+IV)`. And such a process usually drives a turbine to supply electricity.

And the acidification of alcohol.....

`H_3C-CH_2OH +O_2 rarr H_3C-CO_2H+H_2O`

Sometimes you open a bottle of vino, and you get the unmistakable smell and taste of vinegar - the seal on the cork was unsound, and allowed entry of oxygen.