Assign oxidation number to the underlined elements in each of the following species:
(a) NaH2PO4
(b) NaHSO4
(c) H4P2O7
(d) K2MnO4
(e) CaO2
(f) NaBH4
(g) H2S2O7
(h) KAl(SO4)2.12 H2O
(a) NaH2PO4
Let's assume oxidation number of P is x.
We know that,
Oxidation number of Na = +1
Oxidation number of H = +1
Oxidation number of O = -2
Then we have
1(+1) + 2(+1) + 1 (x) + 4(-2) = 0
⇒ 1 + 2 + x - 8 = 0
⇒ x - 5 = 0
⇒ x = + 5
Hence, oxidation number of P is +5
(b) NaHSO4
Let's assume oxidation number of S is x.
Oxidation number of Na = +1
Oxidation number of H = +1
Oxidation number of O = -2
Then we have:
1(+1) + 1(+1) + 1 (x) + 4(-2) = 0
⇒ 1 + 1 + x - 8 = 0
⇒ x-6 = 0
⇒ x = +6
Hence, oxidation number of S is +6
(c) H4P2O7
Let's assume oxidation number of P is x.
Oxidation number of H = +1
Oxidation number of O = -2
Then we have:
4(+1) + 2(x) + 7 (-2) = 0
⇒ 4 + 2x - 14 = 0
⇒ 2x - 10 = 0
⇒ 2x = +10
⇒ x = +5
Hence, Oxidation number of P is +5
(d) K2MnO4
Let's assume oxidation number of Mn is x.
Oxidation number of K = +1
Oxidation number of O = -2
Then we have:
2(+1) + 1(x) + 4 (-2) = 0
⇒ 2 + x - 8 = 0
⇒ x - 6 = 0
⇒ x = +6
Hence, Oxidation number of Mn is +6
(e) CaO2
Let's assume oxidation number of O is x.
Oxidation number of Ca = +2
Then we have:
1(+2) + 2(x) = 0
⇒ 2 + 2x = 0
⇒ 2x = -2
⇒ x = -1
Hence, Oxidation number of O is -1
(f) NaBH4
Let's assume oxidation number of B is x.
Oxidation number of Na = +1
Oxidation number of H = -1
Then we have:
1(+1) + 1(x) + 4(-1) = 0
⇒ 1 + x -4 = 0
⇒ x - 3 = 0
⇒ x = +3
Hence, Oxidation number of B is +3.
(g) H2S2O7
Let's assume oxidation number of S is x.
Oxidation number of O = -2
Oxidation number of H = +1
Then we have:
2(+1) + 2(x) + 7(-2) = 0
⇒ 2 + 2x - 14 = 0
⇒ 2x - 12 = 0
⇒ x = +6
Hence, Oxidation number of S is +6.
(h) KAl(SO4)2.12 H2O
Let's assume oxidation number of S is x.
Oxidation number of K = +1
Oxidation number of Al = +3
Oxidation number of O = -2
Oxidation number of H = +1
Then we have:
1(+1) + 1 (+3) + 2(x) + 8(-2) + 24(+1) + 12 (-2) = 0
⇒ 1 + 3 + 2x -16 +24 -24 = 0
⇒ 2x - 12 = 0
⇒ 2x = +12
⇒ x = +6
Hence, Oxidation number of S is +6.
Balance the following redox reactions by ion – electron method :
(a) MnO4 – (aq) + I – (aq) → MnO2 (s) + I2(s) (in basic medium)
(b) MnO4 – (aq) + SO2 (g) → Mn2+ (aq) + HSO4– (aq) (in acidic solution)
(c) H2O2 (aq) + Fe 2+ (aq) → Fe3+ (aq) + H2O (l) (in acidic solution)
(d) Cr2O7 2– + SO2(g) → Cr3+ (aq) + SO42– (aq) (in acidic solution)
What are the oxidation number of the underlined elements in each of the following and how do you rationalise your results ?
(a) KI3
(b) H2S4O6
(c) Fe3O4
(d) CH3CH2OH
(e) CH3COOH
Justify that the following reactions are redox reactions:
(a) CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(g)
(b) Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g)
(c) 4BCl3(g) + 3LiAlH4(s) → 2B2H6(g) + 3LiCl(s) + 3 AlCl3 (s)
(d) 2K(s) + F2(g) → 2K+F– (s)
(e) 4 NH3(g) + 5 O2(g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
Balance the following equations in basic medium by ion-electron method and oxidation number methods and identify the oxidising agent and the reducing agent.
(a) P4(s) + OH – (aq) → PH3(g) + HPO2 – (aq)
(b) N2H4(l) + ClO3 – (aq) → NO(g) + Cl–(g)
(c) Cl2O7 (g) + H2O2(aq) → ClO – 2(aq) + O2(g) + H + (aq)
Fluorine reacts with ice and results in the change:
H2O(s) + F2(g) → HF(g) + HOF(g)
Justify that this reaction is a redox reaction.
Write the formulae for the following compounds:
(a) Mercury(II) chloride
(b) Nickel(II) sulphate
(c) Tin(IV) oxide
(d) Thallium(I) sulphate
(e) Iron(III) sulphate
(f) Chromium(III) oxide
While sulphur dioxide and hydrogen peroxide can act as oxidising as well as reducing agents in their reactions, ozone and nitric acid act only as oxidants. Why?
Identify the substance oxidised, reduced, oxidising agent and reducing agent for each of the following reactions:
(a) 2AgBr (s) + C6H6O2(aq) → 2Ag(s) + 2HBr (aq) + C6H4O2(aq)
(b) HCHO(l) + 2[Ag (NH3)2]+(aq) + 3OH-(aq) → 2Ag(s) + HCOO-(aq) + 4NH3(aq) + 2H2O(l)
(c) HCHO (l) + 2Cu2+(aq) + 5 OH-(aq) → Cu2O(s) + HCOO-(aq) + 3H2O(l)
(d) N2H4(l) + 2H2O2(l) → N2(g) + 4H2O(l)
(e) Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) → 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l)
The compound AgF2 is an unstable compound. However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxidizing agent. Why?
Calculate the oxidation number of sulphur, chromium and nitrogen in H2SO5, Cr2O2- 7 and NO– 3. Suggest structure of these compounds. Count for the fallacy.
How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of methane?
What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds ?
(i) CH2=C=O,
(ii) CH3CH=CH2,
(iii) (CH3)2CO,
(iv) CH2=CHCN,
(v) C6H6
What will be the minimum pressure required to compress 500 dm3 of air at 1 bar to 200 dm3 at 30°C?
What are the common physical and chemical features of alkali metals?
Calculate the molecular mass of the following:
(i) H2O
(ii) CO2
(iii) CH4
What is the basic theme of organisation in the periodic table?
Explain the formation of a chemical bond.
Choose the correct answer. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity
(i) used to determine heat changes
(ii) whose value is independent of path
(iii) used to determine pressure volume work
(iv) whose value depends on temperature only.
A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour in a sealed container at a fixed temperature. The volume of the container is suddenly increased.
a) What is the initial effect of the change on vapour pressure?
b) How do rates of evaporation and condensation change initially?
c) What happens when equilibrium is restored finally and what will be the final vapour pressure?
Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.
Write chemical reactions to show the amphoteric nature of water.
What do you mean by Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)?
Write the resonance structures for SO3, NO2 and .
Is demineralised or distilled water useful for drinking purposes? If not, how can it be made useful?
The first ionization enthalpy values (in kJmol–1) of group 13 elements are :
B Al Ga In Tl
801 577 579 558 589
How would you explain this deviation from the general trend?
If 0.561 g of KOH is dissolved in water to give 200 mL of solution at 298 K. Calculate the concentrations of potassium, hydrogen and hydroxyl ions. What is its pH?
Discuss the principle and method of softening of hard water by synthetic ion-exchange resins.
What causes the temporary and permanent hardness of water?
Consider the reaction of water with F2 and suggest, in terms of oxidation and reduction, which species are oxidised or reduced.
Saline hydrides are known to react with water violently producing fire. Can CO2, a well known fire extinguisher, be used in this case? Explain.
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