Question 141:
Which of the following compounds can be oxidized by Ag+Ag+?
A) H2H2
B) CH3OHCH3OH
C) CuCu
D) NaNa
Answer: B) CH3OHCH3OH
Explanation: Methanol can be oxidized to formaldehyde or further, and silver ions can participate in this reaction.
Question 142:
What is the oxidation state of manganese in KMnO4KMnO4?
A) +4
B) +6
C) +7
D) +2
Answer: C) +7
Explanation: In potassium permanganate, manganese has an oxidation state of +7.
Question 143:
In the reaction Ca+Cl2→CaCl2Ca+Cl2→CaCl2, what is the oxidation state of calcium after the reaction?
A) 0
B) +2
C) -2
D) +1
Answer: B) +2
Explanation: Calcium is oxidized from 0 to +2 in calcium chloride.
Question 144:
What is the oxidation state of chromium in Cr2O72−Cr2O72−?
A) +3
B) +6
C) +4
D) +7
Answer: B) +6
Explanation: In the dichromate ion, chromium has an oxidation state of +6.
Question 145:
Which of the following elements can act as an oxidizing agent?
A) I−I−
B) O2O2
C) H−H−
D) LiLi
Answer: B) O2O2
Explanation: Molecular oxygen can accept electrons, making it an oxidizing agent.
Question 146:
What is the oxidation state of iodine in KIKI?
A) -1
B) +1
C) +2
D) +3
Answer: A) -1
Explanation: In potassium iodide, iodine has an oxidation state of -1.
Question 147:
In the reaction 2H2+O2→2H2O2H2+O2→2H2O, what happens to the oxidation state of hydrogen?
A) It decreases.
B) It increases.
C) It remains the same.
D) It becomes zero.
Answer: C) It remains the same.
Explanation: The oxidation state of hydrogen remains +1 throughout the reaction.
Question 148:
What is the oxidation state of tin in SnCl2SnCl2?
A) +2
B) +4
C) 0
D) -2
Answer: A) +2
Explanation: In tin(II) chloride, tin has an oxidation state of +2.
Question 149:
Which of the following represents a reduction reaction?
A) Zn→Zn2++2e−Zn→Zn2++2e−
B) Cu2++2e−→CuCu2++2e−→Cu
C) Na→Na++e−Na→Na++e−
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Cu2++2e−→CuCu2++2e−→Cu
Explanation: This reaction shows copper ions gaining electrons, indicating reduction.
Question 150:
In which of the following pairs of elements does one undergo oxidation and the other undergo reduction?
A) LiLi and ClCl
B) CC and H2H2
C) FeFe and SS
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Each pair shows one element being oxidized and another being reduced.
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