The oxidation state of the carbonyl carbon of menthone changes from Click or tap here to enter text. to Click or tap here to enter text. in the product. Are electrons gained or loss? Click or tap here to enter text.

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Answer and Explanation:

The oxidation state of the carbonyl carbon of menthone changes from + 2 to +3 in the product (caprolactone).

The answer to whether the electrons are gained or lost is - The electrons are rather lost, not gained and the number of electrons that are lost is one.

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