Question 71:
In which of the following does chlorine have an oxidation state of +1?
A) Cl2Cl2
B) HClOHClO
C) ClO2ClO2
D) Cl2OCl2O
Answer: B) HClOHClO
Explanation: In hypochlorous acid (HClOHClO), chlorine has an oxidation state of +1.
Question 72:
Which process is an example of a disproportionation reaction?
A) 2H2+O2→2H2O2H2+O2→2H2O
B) 2Ag++Cu→2Ag+Cu2+2Ag++Cu→2Ag+Cu2+
C) 2H2O2→2H2O+O22H2O2→2H2O+O2
D) NaCl→Na++Cl−NaCl→Na++Cl−
Answer: C) 2H2O2→2H2O+O22H2O2→2H2O+O2
Explanation: In this reaction, oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is both oxidized and reduced.
Question 73:
What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in PCl5PCl5?
A) +3
B) +5
C) 0
D) -5
Answer: B) +5
Explanation: In phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5PCl5), phosphorus has an oxidation state of +5.
Question 74:
Which of the following reactions involves an increase in oxidation state?
A) Fe3++3e−→FeFe3++3e−→Fe
B) H2+2e−→2H−H2+2e−→2H−
C) Ag++e−→AgAg++e−→Ag
D) Cu+2Ag+→2Ag+Cu2+Cu+2Ag+→2Ag+Cu2+
Answer: D) Cu+2Ag+→2Ag+Cu2+Cu+2Ag+→2Ag+Cu2+
Explanation: Copper is oxidized from 0 to +2, indicating an increase in oxidation state.
Question 75:
What is the oxidation state of nitrogen in N2O4N2O4?
A) +4
B) +2
C) 0
D) -2
Answer: A) +4
Explanation: In dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4N2O4), the average oxidation state of nitrogen is +4.
Question 76:
In the electrochemical series, which of the following is a strong oxidizing agent?
A) LiLi
B) Ag+Ag+
C) F2F2
D) NaNa
Answer: C) F2F2
Explanation: Fluorine (F2F2) is a very strong oxidizing agent due to its high electronegativity.
Question 77:
What is the role of Cl−Cl− in the reaction Cl2+2e−→2Cl−Cl2+2e−→2Cl−?
A) Oxidizing agent
B) Reducing agent
C) Both oxidizing and reducing agent
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Oxidizing agent
Explanation: Cl−Cl− is formed by the reduction of Cl2Cl2, making it an oxidizing agent.
Question 78:
In the reaction H2+F2→2HFH2+F2→2HF, which species is reduced?
A) H2H2
B) F2F2
C) HFHF
D) None of the above
Answer: B) F2F2
Explanation: Fluorine is reduced as it gains electrons going from 0 in F2F2 to -1 in HFHF.
Question 79:
Which of the following best describes a reducing agent?
A) A species that gains electrons.
B) A species that loses electrons.
C) A species that does not change oxidation state.
D) None of the above.
Answer: B) A species that loses electrons.
Explanation: A reducing agent donates electrons and is oxidized in the process.
Question 80:
What is the oxidation state of iodine in ICl3ICl3?
A) +1
B) +3
C) +5
D) +7
Answer: B) +3
Explanation: In iodine trichloride (ICl3ICl3), iodine has an oxidation state of +3.
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