Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 768
Question: One mole of $ X_2H_4 $ releases 10 moles of electrons to form a compound y. What should be the oxidation number of x in the compound y.
Options:
A) + 3
B) - 3
C) - 6
D) + 1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] $ x_2H_4-10{{e}^{-}}\to {{(X_2H_4)}^{+10}} $ $ 2x+4=+10 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 2x=10-4=6x=+3 $