The redox reaction among the following is:a)Reaction of [Co(H2O)6]Cl3w...
The redox reaction is:
Nitrogen is oxidised, while oxygen is reduced. Reaction of [CO(H
2O)
6]Cl
3 with AgNO
3 is not a redox reaction. It is a precipitation reaction.
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The redox reaction among the following is:a)Reaction of [Co(H2O)6]Cl3w...
The redox reaction among the given options is the combination of dinitrogen with dioxygen at 2000 K (option C).
Combination of Dinitrogen with Dioxygen:
- This reaction involves the combination of dinitrogen (N2) with dioxygen (O2) to form nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
- The reaction can be represented as follows: N2 + O2 → 2NO2
- In this reaction, the oxidation state of nitrogen changes from 0 to +4, and the oxidation state of oxygen changes from 0 to -2.
- This indicates that nitrogen is being oxidized, while oxygen is being reduced.
- The oxidation state of an element refers to the distribution of its electrons in a compound or ion.
- When nitrogen combines with oxygen, the oxidation state of nitrogen increases from 0 to +4, indicating that it has lost electrons and, therefore, has been oxidized.
- On the other hand, the oxidation state of oxygen decreases from 0 to -2, indicating that it has gained electrons and, therefore, has been reduced.
- Since this reaction involves both oxidation and reduction, it is a redox reaction.
Explanation:
- Option A, the reaction between [Co(H2O)6]Cl3 and AgNO3, does not involve any change in oxidation states. It is a precipitation reaction, not a redox reaction.
- Option B, the formation of ozone from atmospheric oxygen in the presence of sunlight, is not a redox reaction. It is a photochemical reaction that involves the conversion of oxygen molecules into ozone molecules.
- Option D, the reaction of H2SO4 with NaOH, is a neutralization reaction where sulfuric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to form water and sodium sulfate. It does not involve any change in oxidation states.
- Thus, the correct answer is option C, the combination of dinitrogen with dioxygen at 2000 K. This reaction involves both oxidation and reduction, making it a redox reaction.