Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 667

Question: In the reaction shown below, oxidation state of the carbon in reactant and product are (i) and (ii) respectively- Is the given reaction a redox reaction-

$ Na_2CO_3(aq)+HCl(aq)\xrightarrow{{}} $ $ N{{a}^{+}}(aq)+C{{l}^{-}}(aq)+H_2O(l)+CO_2(g) $

Options:

A) (i) 6, (ii) 4, yes

B) (i) 6, (ii) 6, No

C) (i) 4, (ii) 4, No

D) (i) 4, (ii) 4, yes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] The redox reaction involve loss or gain of electron(s) i.e. change in oxidation state. Given reaction is not a redox reaction as this reaction involves no change in oxidation state of reactant or product.



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