Redox Reactions

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Redox Reactions: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Redox Reactions, Applications of Redox Reactions, Oxidising Agents & Reducing Agents etc.

Important Questions on Redox Reactions

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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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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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What happens to the solution of ferric chloride acidified with HCl, when hydrogen is bubbled through it?

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A solution of ferric chloride acidified with HCl is unaffected when hydrogen is bubbled through it, but gets reduced when Zn is added to same acidified solution. Why?

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What will be the main product in the reaction happens between potassium ferrocyanide and hydrogen peroxide?

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Which of the following will be the equation for the reaction happens between potassium ferrocyanide and hydrogen peroxide?

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Define redox reactions based on the electropositive part? 

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Which compound among the following can act as both an oxidizing and a reducing agent ?

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Discuss how does the reduction reaction involved in alkenes.

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Express the definition of reduction based on the classical concept.

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Define reduction based on the classical concept.

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The addition of the electropositive element is known as 

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Define reduction in classical way.

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Hydrogen gas acts as a

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Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

Above reaction is an example of:

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Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

Above reaction is an example of:

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Which of the following halogen oxides is used for the estimation of carbon monoxide in automobile exhaust gases?

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From the following reaction, identify the substance that has undergone oxidation and the substance that has undergone reduction.

Equation of reaction Substance oxidised Substance reduced Reason behind your answer
ZnO+CZn+CO      

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A filter paper soaked in salt X turns brown when exposed to HNO3 vapor. The salt X is