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In the context of organic redox, the conversion of ethanol (CH_3CH_2OH) to acetaldehyde (CH_3CHO) is considered an oxidation.
Which of the following best justifies this classification based on oxidation state rules?
- The carbon atom bonded to oxygen increases its oxidation state.
- The overall net charge of the molecule becomes positive.
- The oxygen atom itself is oxidized, moving from -2 up to 0 in this step.
- The molecule actually gains two hydrogen atoms rather than losing any hydrogens.
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