

In the NCERT Chemistry book “Chemistry” (Class 11), Chapter – “Redox Reactions,” you learn how oxidation and reduction processes occur in chemical reactions and why they are important in chemistry.
You begin by understanding the concepts of oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer and oxidation number. You learn how to assign oxidation numbers correctly and identify oxidizing and reducing agents in reactions. The chapter also explains different types of redox reactions, including displacement and disproportionation reactions.
You practice balancing redox equations using the oxidation number method and the ion–electron method. This chapter strengthens your analytical thinking, improves your accuracy in calculations, and builds a strong foundation for electrochemistry and advanced chemical processes.