Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer

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Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as redox reactions, redox reactions in terms of electron transfer reactions, oxidation half reaction, modern concept of reduction, and reduction half reaction.

Important Questions on Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer

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The standard reduction potentials at 298 K for the following half reactions are given against each:
Zn2+(aq)+2eZns ;0.762Cr3+(aq)+3eCrs ; 0.7402H+(aq)+2eH2g ;   0.000Fe3+(aq)+eFe2+aq ; 0.770
Which is the strongest reducing agent?

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The reaction of   H 2 S with    H 2 O 2 is an example of _____________ reaction

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Which of the following reactions is possible at the anode?

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Which of the following is a Redox reaction?

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Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction:

H2S+I22HI+S

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What happened when SO2 gas dissolved in potassium iodate solution ?

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Which of the following statements are true for the reaction of Fe2O3 with aluminium?

1. It is known as the thermite reaction.

2. The heat evolved is used for welding purposes.

3. Aluminium metal acts as an oxidizing agent.

4. Molten Fe and Al are formed at the end of the reaction.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Which of the following is not an example of redox reaction?

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Which of the following will act as both oxidising and reducing agent?

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When P reacts with caustic soda, the products are PH3 and NaH2PO2. This reaction is an example of

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Which of the following is a redox reaction?

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Which of the following is not a redox reaction ?

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A transition metal exists in its highest oxidation state. It is expected to behave as

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In the following equation MnO2 acts as 

MnO4-2+2H2O+2e-MnO2+4OH-

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Which of the following is not a redox reaction?

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Justify the following reaction as redox reaction. Identify the species oxidized or reduced and the oxidant and reductant.

Zn+ 2HCl  ZnCl2 + H2

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Among the following, identify the correct statement.

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Hydrogen acts as reducing agent

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Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction?

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Which of the following displacement reactions cannot occur?