At \(298 {~K},\) the standard electrode potentials of \(\mathrm{{Cu}^{2+} /{Cu},}\) \(\mathrm{{Zn}^{2+} / {Zn},~~ {Fe}^{2+} / {Fe}}\) and \(\mathrm{{Ag}^{+} / {Ag}} \) are \(\mathrm{0.34 {~V}, -0.76 {~V},}\)  \(\mathrm{-0.44 {~V}}\) and \(\mathrm{0.80 {~V},}\) respectively.
On the basis of standard electrode potentials, predict which of the following reaction can not occur?
1. \(\mathrm{2 {CuSO}_{4}({aq})+2 {Ag}({s}) → 2 {Cu}({s})+{Ag}_{2} {SO}_{4}({aq})} \)
2. \(\mathrm{{CuSO}_{4}({aq})+{Zn}({s})} \) \(\mathrm{→ {ZnSO}_{4}({aq})+{Cu}({s})} \)
3. \(\mathrm{{CuSO}_{4}({aq})+{Fe}({s})} \) \(\mathrm{→ {FeSO}_{4}({aq})+{Cu}({s})} \)
4. \(\mathrm{{FeSO}_{4}({aq})+{Zn}({s})} \) \(→ \mathrm{{ZnSO}_{4}({aq})+{Fe}({s})} \)

Subtopic:  Emf & Electrode Potential |
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A set of species capable of showing disproportionation reactions is:

1. \(\mathrm{ClO^–_2, ~ClO^–_3,~ ClO^–_4, ~Cl_2}\)
2. \(\mathrm{Cl_2, ~ClO^–_2, ~ClO^–_3, ~S_8}\)
3. \(\mathrm{ClO^–_4, ~ClO^–, ~ClO^–_2, ~F_2}\)
4. \(\mathrm{ClO^–_3, ~ClO^–_4, ~H_2O_2, ~ClO^–}\)
Subtopic:  Redox Titration & Type of Redox |
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Which of the following reactions is a decomposition redox reaction?
1. \(\mathrm{2 {Pb}\left({NO}_3\right)_2({s}) \rightarrow 2 {PbO}({s})+4 {NO}_2({g})+{O}_2({g})} \)
2. \(\mathrm{{N}_2({g})+{O}_2({g}) \rightarrow 2 {NO}({g})} \)
3. \(\small{\mathrm{{Cl}_2({g})+2 {OH}^{-}({aq}) \rightarrow {ClO}^{-}({aq})+{Cl}^{-}({aq})+4 {H}_2 {O}(\ell)}}\)
4. \(\small{\mathrm{{P}_4({s})+3 {OH}^{-}({aq})+3 {H}_2 {O}(\ell) \rightarrow{PH}_3({g})+3 {H}_2 {PO}_2^{-}({aq})}}\)
Subtopic:  Redox Titration & Type of Redox |
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:
1. Lithium is the strongest reducing agent among the alkali metals.
2. Alkali metals react with water to form their hydroxides.
3. The oxidation number of K in KO2 is +4.
4. Ionisation enthalpy of alkali metals decreases from top to bottom in the group.
Subtopic:  Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
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For the given redox reaction, find out the coefficients a, b and c of a balanced equation respectively:
\(\mathrm{{a} {Cr}_2 {O}_7^{2-}+{bSO}_3^{2-}({aq})+{c} {H}^{+}({aq})} →\)\(\mathrm{2 {a} {Cr}^{3+}({aq})+{bSO}_4^{2-}({aq})+\frac{{c}}{2} {H}_2 {O}(\ell)} \)
1. 8, 1 and 3 2. 1, 3 and 8
3. 3, 8 and 1 4. 1, 8 and 3
Subtopic:  Balancing of Equations |
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The correct example of metal displacement reaction among the following is:

1. \(\mathrm{Fe}+2 \mathrm{HCl} \rightarrow \mathrm{FeCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \uparrow \)
2. \(2 \mathrm{~Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2 \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbO}+4 \mathrm{NO}_2+\mathrm{O}_2 \uparrow \)
3. \( 2\text {KClO}_3 \xrightarrow {\Delta}2 \text {KCl} + 3 \text O_2 \)
4. \(\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+2 \mathrm{Al} \xrightarrow {\Delta} \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+2 \mathrm{Cr}\)
Subtopic:  Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
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The oxidation states(O.S.) of sulphur in the anions SO32-, S2O42- and S2O62- follow the order:

1. S2O42-<SO32-<S2O62-

2. SO32-<S2O42-<S2O62-

3. S2O42-<S2O62-<SO32-

4. S2O62-<S2O42-<SO32-

Subtopic:  Oxidizing & Reducing Agents |
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Standard electrode potentials are:

\(F e^{+ 2} / F e\)\(E^\circ\) \(=\) \(- 0 .44\)

\(F e^{+ 3} / F e^{+ 2}\)\(E ^\circ\) \(= 0 . 77\)

Choose the correct observation when \(𝐹𝑒^{+2}\) , \(𝐹𝑒^{+3}\) and \(Fe_{(solid)}\) are kept together:

1. Fe+3 increases

2. Fe+3 decreases

3. Fe+2Fe+3 remains unchanged

4. Fe+2 decreases

Subtopic:  Application of Electrode Potential | Emf & Electrode Potential |
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A non-feasible reaction among the following is:

1. 2 KI+Br22KBr+I2

2. 2 KBr+I22KI+Br2

3. 2 KBr+Cl22KCl+Br2

4. 2H2O+2F24HF+O2

Subtopic:  Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number |
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If the oxidation numbers of A, B, and C are + 2, +5, and –2 respectively, then the possible formula of the compound is:

1. A2(BC2)2 2. A3(BC4)2
3. A2(BC3)2 4. A3(B2C)2
Subtopic:  Oxidizing & Reducing Agents |
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AIPMT - 2000
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