balanced equation for oxidation reaction that does not involve oxygen
For example consider the redox reaction shown below. In this process the Fe 2+ ion is oxidized, but there is no oxygen involved in this reaction. The Ce 4+ ion, which is reduced acts as the oxidizing agent. So oxidation reactions need not involve oxygen.This redox reaction is actually the sum of two separate half-reactions (a reduction half-reaction and an oxidation half-reaction).uidelines for Balancing Redox Equations: 1  Determine the oxidation states of each species. 2  Write each half reaction and for each: 3  Balance atoms that change oxidation state. 4  Determine number of electrons gained or lost. 5  Balance charges by using H + (in acidic solution) or OH - (in basic solution).