Q.
Indicate whether the following conversions represent an oxidation, a reduction or none (neither oxidation nor reduction).
(i) $HClO_3$ to $HClO_4$ $\quad$(ii) $NH_4^+$ to $NH_3$
(iii) $NO_2$ to $N_2O_4$$\quad$ (iv) $HSO_3^-$ to $SO_4^{2-}$
(v) $H_2O_2$ to $H_2O$
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Oxidation
Reduction
None
None
Oxidation
Oxidation
None
None
Oxidation
Reduction
Reduction
Oxidation
Reduction
None
Reduction
Oxidation
Reduction
None
Reduction
Reduction
(i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) | (v) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oxidation | Reduction | None | None | Oxidation |
Oxidation | None | None | Oxidation | Reduction |
Reduction | Oxidation | Reduction | None | Reduction |
Oxidation | Reduction | None | Reduction | Reduction |
Redox Reactions
Solution:
Correct answer is (b) b
