Q. No.Given below are two statements:
| Assertion (A): | In the presentation \( \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}}^{\ominus} /_{ \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}}\) \( \text { and } \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}}^{\ominus} / _{\mathrm{Cu}^{\prime}} \mathrm{Fe}^{3+} / \mathrm{Fe}^{2+} \) and\(\text { } \mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}\) are redox couples. |
| Reason (R): | A redox couple is the combination of the oxidised and reduced forms of a substance involved in an oxidation or reduction half cell. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
74%
Level 2: 60%+
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Match the items in Column I with relevant items in Column II.
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Column I |
Column II |
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| A. |
Ions having a positive charge |
1. |
+7 |
| B. |
The sum of oxidation number of all atoms in a neutral molecule |
2. |
–1 |
| C. |
Oxidation number of hydrogen ion. (H+) |
3. |
+1 |
| D. |
Oxidation number of fluorine in NaF |
4. |
0 |
| E. |
Ions having a negative charge |
5. |
Cation |
| 6. |
Anion |
Codes:
| Options: | A | B | C | D | E |
| 1. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 2. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 3. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 4. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
94%
Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following statements are not true about the following decomposition reaction?
| a. | Potassium is undergoing oxidation |
| b. | Chlorine is undergoing oxidation |
| c. | Oxygen is reduced |
| d. | None of the species are undergoing either oxidation or reduction |
The correct choice from the above is:
1. a, b and d
2. b, c and d
3. b, d and a
4. None of the above
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number | Oxidizing & Reducing Agents |
68%
Level 2: 60%+
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Match the items in Column-I with Column-II.
(O.S = oxidation state)
| Column-I | Column-II (Oxidation State) |
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| a. | O.S of Au in HAuCl4 | i. | +2 |
| b. | O.S of Tl in Tl2O | ii. | +1 |
| c. | O.S of Fe in FeO | iii. | +3 |
| d. | O.S of Cu in CuI |
1. a=i; b=ii; c=iii; d=ii
2. a=iii; b=i; c=ii; d=ii
3. a=iii; b=ii; c=i; d=ii
4. a=ii; b=i; c=iii; d=ii
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
88%
Level 1: 80%+
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Match the items in column I with column II.
(O.S = oxidation state)
1. a=i; b=ii; c=iii
2. a=ii; b=iii; c=i
3. a=iii; b=ii; c=i
4. a=ii; b=i; c=iii
(O.S = oxidation state)
| Column I | Column II |
| a. Fe O.S in Fe2O3 | i. +2 |
| b. Mn O.S in MnO2 | ii. +3 |
| c. Mn O.S in MnO | iii. +4 |
1. a=i; b=ii; c=iii
2. a=ii; b=iii; c=i
3. a=iii; b=ii; c=i
4. a=ii; b=i; c=iii
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
91%
Level 1: 80%+
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Match the compounds in column I with the oxidation states of Cl in column II.
Options:
| Column I(Compound) | Column II(Oxidation state) |
| a. Cl2O7 | i. +4 |
| b. NaClO3 | ii. +1 |
| c. Cl2O | iii. +5 |
| d. ClO2 | iv. +7 |
| a | b | c | d | |
| 1. | iii | iv | ii | i |
| 2. | ii | iii | iv | i |
| 3. | iv | iii | ii | i |
| 4. | iv | i | iii | ii |
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
90%
Level 1: 80%+
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Assertion: The oxidation number of S in H2S2O8 is 6.
Reason: Maximum oxidation state of S is 6 because the maximum oxidation number of an element is equal to the number of valence electrons.
1. Both statements are TRUE and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Both statements are TRUE but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is TRUE and Reason is FALSE.
4. Assertion is FALSE and Reason is TRUE.
Reason: Maximum oxidation state of S is 6 because the maximum oxidation number of an element is equal to the number of valence electrons.
1. Both statements are TRUE and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Both statements are TRUE but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is TRUE and Reason is FALSE.
4. Assertion is FALSE and Reason is TRUE.
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
71%
Level 2: 60%+
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Assertion: In CrO5, the oxidation number of Cr is +6.
Reason: CrO5 has a butterfly structure in which peroxide bonds are present.
Reason: CrO5 has a butterfly structure in which peroxide bonds are present.
| 1. | Both statements are TRUE and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. |
| 2. | Both statements are TRUE but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion. |
| 3. | Assertion is TRUE and Reason is FALSE. |
| 4. | Assertion is FALSE and Reason is TRUE. |
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
80%
Level 1: 80%+
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Assertion: Fluorine exists only in -1 oxidation state.
Reason: Fluorine has 2s22p5 configuration.
1. Both statements are TRUE and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Both statements are TRUE but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is TRUE and Reason is FALSE.
4. Assertion is FALSE and Reason is TRUE.
Reason: Fluorine has 2s22p5 configuration.
1. Both statements are TRUE and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. Both statements are TRUE but Reason is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. Assertion is TRUE and Reason is FALSE.
4. Assertion is FALSE and Reason is TRUE.
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
53%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Given below are two statements:
| Statement I: | In some cases, oxygen shows a positive oxidation number, though it is an electronegative element. |
| Statement II: | Fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen. |
| 1. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| 2. | Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
| 3. | Both Statement I and Statement II are false. |
| 4. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
Subtopic: Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
78%
Level 2: 60%+
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