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In Organic Chemistry oxidation is defined as a reaction that results in a loss of electron density by carbon. One way this occurs is by bond breaking between carbon and a less electronegative atom (usually hydrogen).
In this case, if the carbon is more electronegative, why wouldn't there be a greater increase in electron density for the carbon atom when the bond breaks between C and H. Hydrogen, being less electronegative wouldn't take the electrons with it when the bond breaks right??
In this case, if the carbon is more electronegative, why wouldn't there be a greater increase in electron density for the carbon atom when the bond breaks between C and H. Hydrogen, being less electronegative wouldn't take the electrons with it when the bond breaks right??
