Atom(s) with outer most electronic configuration among the following that can show variable oxidation is:

(a) 3s1

(b) 3d34s2

(c) 3d24s2

(d) 3s23p3
 

1. a, b, c

2. b, c, d

3. a, b, d

4. a, c, d

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Identify the correct statements regarding the given reaction:

P4+3OH-+3H2OPH3+3H2PO2-

a. Phosphorus undergoes reduction only.
b. Phosphorus undergoes oxidation only.
c. Phosphorus  undergoes oxidation as well as reduction.
d. Hydrogen undergoes neither oxidation nor reduction.

1. (a, b)

2. (b, c)

3. (c, d)

4. (a, d)

Subtopic:  Oxidizing & Reducing Agents | Redox Titration & Type of Redox |
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the given reaction?

Zn+2HClZnCl2+H2

(a) Zinc is acting as an oxidant

(b) Chlorine is acting as a reductant

(c) Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant

(d) Zinc is acting as a reductant

Options:

1. (a) &  (b)

2. (b) (c)

3. (c) & (d)

4. (a) & (d)

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Which of the following electrodes will act as anodes, when connected to Standard Hydrogen Electrode?
\(\begin{array}{rlr}\text { (a) } & \mathrm{{Al}^{3+} / {Al}} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=-1.66} \\\text { (b) } & \mathrm{{Fe}^{2+} / {Fe}} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=-0.44} \\\text { (c) } & \mathrm{{Cu}^{2+} / {Cu}} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=+0.34} \\\text { (d) } & \mathrm{{F}_{2}({~g}) / 2 {~F}^{-}({aq})} & \mathrm{{E}_{RP}^{o}=+2.87}\end{array}\)

   
The correct choice among the above is:

1. (a, b)

2. (b, c)

3. (c, d)

4. (a, d)

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Which of the following statements are not true about the following decomposition reaction?

2KClO32KCl+3O2

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 |
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In which of the following reactions conc. H2SO4 is used as an oxidising reagent?

a. CaF2 + H2SO4 → CaSO4  + 2 HF
2. 2HI + H2SO4 → I2 + SO2 + 2H2O
3. Cu + 2H2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H2O
4. NaCl + H2SO4  → NaHSO4 + HCl

Choose the correct option:

1. (a, b) 2. (b, c)
3. (c, d) 4. (a, d)
Subtopic:  Redox Titration & Type of Redox |
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Which two changes occur in the oxidation number of chlorine when chlorine gas is passed through hot NaOH solution?

a. 0 to +5

b. 0 to +3

c. 0 to -1

d. 0 to +1

Choose the correct option:

1. (a, b)
2. (b, c)
3. (c, d)
4. (a, c)

Subtopic:  Redox Titration & Type of Redox |
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Arrange the given reduction potentials of some ions in decreasing order of oxidising power:

Ion

ClO4- IO4- BrO4-

potential E- /V

= 1.19V

= 1.65V

= 1.74V

 
1. \(\mathrm{ClO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{IO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{BrO}_4^{-} \)
2. \(\mathrm{IO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{BrO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{ClO}_4^{-} \)
3. \(\mathrm{BrO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{IO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{ClO}_4^{-} \)
4. \(\mathrm{BrO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{ClO}_4^{-}>\mathrm{IO}_4^{-}\)
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Given below are two statements: 

Assertion (A): In the reaction between potassium permanganate and potassium iodide, permanganate ions act as an oxidising agent.
Reason (R): The oxidation state of manganese changes from +2 to +7 during the reaction.

 

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:  Redox Titration & Type of Redox |
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Among halogens, fluorine is the best oxidant.
Reason (R): Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.
 
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.
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