Chapter 23, Problem 15STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the relationship between the two statements.

Concept Introduction: Reduction is a process of gaining electrons and decrease in the oxidation state. This reduction takes place in the presence of reducing agents. Reduction is the gaining of hydrogen.

Answer to Problem 15STP

Both statements are correct and correspond to each other.

Explanation of Solution

In statement I, it is given that the addition of alkene is called reduction. Since reduction means gaining hydrogen. This reduction of an alkene will take place by the addition of hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. Reduction is the process of the addition of hydrogen to any compound. Therefore, both statement-I and statement-II are correct and correspond to each other.

Conclusion

The reduction will take place in the presence of a reducing agent. Reduction involves the addition of hydrogen or the gaining of electrons. Therefore, any reaction involving the addition of hydrogen is a reduction reaction.