The carbon in C₂H₆O₂ is ________ in the following reaction: C₂H₆O₂ → C₂H₄O₂ + H₂
A)oxidized
B)reduced
C)neutralized
D)electrolyzed

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In the given reaction, the carbon in C₂H₆O₂ is converted into C₂H₄O₂ by losing two hydrogen atoms. This means that carbon has lost electrons and has undergone oxidation. Therefore, the correct choice is A) oxidized.

The Carbon in C₂H₆O₂ Is ________ in the Following Reaction