The reaction of the organoborane intermediate in the anti-Markovnikov hydration of an alkene is said to be an oxidation. The hydration of alkenes is said to be a reduction. What does this mean in terms of the total number of electrons of the alkene reactant

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The reaction of the organoborane intermediate in the anti-Markovnikov hydration of an alkene is said to be an oxidation. The hydration of alkenes is said to be a reduction. What does this mean in terms of the total number of electrons of the alkene reactant

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