Question 21:
In which of the following reactions does the oxidation state of iron decrease?
A) Fe2O3+3CO→2Fe+3CO2Fe2O3+3CO→2Fe+3CO2
B) 4Fe+3O2→2Fe2O34Fe+3O2→2Fe2O3
C) Fe+Cl2→FeCl2Fe+Cl2→FeCl2
D) Fe3++3e−→FeFe3++3e−→Fe
Answer: D) Fe3++3e−→FeFe3++3e−→Fe
Explanation: In this reaction, iron’s oxidation state decreases from +3 to 0, indicating reduction.
Question 22:
In a redox reaction, which species undergoes oxidation?
A) The species that gains electrons.
B) The species that loses electrons.
C) The species that remains unchanged.
D) None of the above.
Answer: B) The species that loses electrons.
Explanation: Oxidation is characterized by the loss of electrons.
Question 23:
In the reaction 4Al+3O2→2Al2O34Al+3O2→2Al2O3, which element is oxidized?
A) Al
B) O
C) Al2O3Al2O3
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Al
Explanation: Aluminum is oxidized from 0 in elemental form to +3 in Al2O3Al2O3.
Question 24:
Which of the following can act as both an oxidizing and reducing agent?
A) H2OH2O
B) H2O2H2O2
C) Cl2Cl2
D) SO2SO2
Answer: B) H2O2H2O2
Explanation: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2H2O2) can act as an oxidizing agent by accepting electrons or as a reducing agent by donating electrons.
Question 25:
What is the oxidation state of manganese in MnO4−MnO4−?
A) +4
B) +6
C) +7
D) +2
Answer: C) +7
Explanation: In permanganate ion MnO4−MnO4−, the oxidation state of manganese is +7, calculated as follows: x+4(−2)=−1x+4(−2)=−1 leads to x=+7x=+7.
Question 26:
Which of the following is a strong reducing agent?
A) H2OH2O
B) NaNa
C) Cl2Cl2
D) H2O2H2O2
Answer: B) NaNa
Explanation: Sodium is a strong reducing agent because it readily loses electrons to form Na+Na+.
Question 27:
In the reaction 2Mg+O2→2MgO2Mg+O2→2MgO, which element is reduced?
A) Mg
B) O
C) Both Mg and O
D) None of the above
Answer: B) O
Explanation: Oxygen is reduced as it gains electrons to go from 0 in O2O2 to -2 in MgOMgO.
Question 28:
What is the oxidation state of chromium in Cr2O72−Cr2O72−?
A) +3
B) +4
C) +6
D) +2
Answer: C) +6
Explanation: In dichromate ion Cr2O72−Cr2O72−, the oxidation state of chromium is +6, calculated as follows: 2x+7(−2)=−22x+7(−2)=−2 leads to x=+6x=+6.
Question 29:
In the reaction 2H2+O2→2H2O2H2+O2→2H2O, what is the reducing agent?
A) H2H2
B) O2O2
C) H2OH2O
D) None of the above
Answer: A) H2H2
Explanation: Hydrogen gas H2H2 donates electrons and is oxidized, thus acting as the reducing agent.
Question 30:
Which of the following changes represents a reduction?
A) Cu2++2e−→CuCu2++2e−→Cu
B) Ag→Ag++e−Ag→Ag++e−
C) Fe3+→Fe2++e−Fe3+→Fe2++e−
D) Cl−→Cl2+2e−Cl−→Cl2+2e−
Answer: A) Cu2++2e−→CuCu2++2e−→Cu
Explanation: This reaction shows the gain of electrons by copper ions, indicating a reduction process.
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