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ChemistryRedox ReactionsDetermination of Oxidation StateMedium2 minQB

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Oxidation reaction involves loss of electrons, and reduction reaction involves gain of electrons. The reaction in which a species disproportionates into two oxidations states (lower and higher) is called disproportionation reaction.

Which of the following statements is wrong ?

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Answer:

Solution:

(1) Wrong : The algebraic sum of the oxidation number of all the atoms in an ion equals the charge present on the ion.

(2) True statement

(3) True $(2 Cl^{⊖} \to Cl_{2} + 2 e^{-})$ (oxidation)

(4) True

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Redox ReactionsSubtopic:Determination of Oxidation State

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