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a
C atom accepting the H is reduced, and the C atom forming a bond with OH is oxidised.
b
Given reaction is a redox reaction.
c
The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is same (-1).
d
The average oxidation number of the two C atoms in each compound is same (-2).The net effect is no change in average oxidation state.

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Correct option is A

Addition of Hydrogen is reduction and addition of Oxygen is oxidationIn acetylene average oxidation state of C -atom = -1 In acetaldehyde average oxidation state of C - atom = -1

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