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17/11/2021 11:35 am
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In the reaction shown below, oxidation state of the carbon in reactant and product are (i) and (ii) respectively? Is the given reaction a redox reaction?
Na2CO3(aq) + HCl(aq) → Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
(a) (i) 6, (ii) 4, yes
(b) (i) 6, (ii) 6, No
(c) (i) 4, (ii) 4, No
(d) (i) 4, (ii) 4, yes
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17/11/2021 11:37 am
Correct answer: (c) (i) 4, (ii) 4, No
Explanation:
The redox reaction involve loss or gain of electron(s) i.e. change in oxidation state. Given reaction is not a redox reaction as this reaction involves no change in oxidation state of reactant or product.