Question: Which atoms in the following reaction undergo changes in their oxidation state? Which atom is oxidized? Which one is reduced? 2CH3CH2OH + 2Na 2CH3CH2ONa +

Which atoms in the following reaction undergo changes in their oxidation state? Which atom is oxidized? Which one is reduced?
2CH3CH2OH + 2Na → 2CH3CH2ONa + H2

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