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Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the
Chapter 4, Problem 56P(choose chapter or problem)
Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the following:
\(5 \mathrm{~h}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{MnO}_{4}(\mathrm{aq})+6 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+10 \mathrm{CO}^{2}(\mathrm{~g})+8 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\)
\(3 \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})+8 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{Cu}^{2}+(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{I})\)
Equation Transcription:
5h2C2O4(aq) + 2MnO4-(aq) + 6H+(aq) 2Mn2+(aq) + 10CO2(g) + 8H2O(l)
3Cu(s) + 8H+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) 3Cu2+(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H2O(I)
Text Transcription:
5h_2C_2O_4(aq) + 2MnO_4-(aq) + 6H+(aq) rightarrow 2Mn^2+(aq) + 10CO^2(g) + 8H_2O(l)
3Cu(s) + 8H^+(aq) + 2NO_3-(aq) rightarrow 3Cu^2+(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H_2O(I)
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the following:
\(5 \mathrm{~h}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{MnO}_{4}(\mathrm{aq})+6 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+10 \mathrm{CO}^{2}(\mathrm{~g})+8 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\)
\(3 \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})+8 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{Cu}^{2}+(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})+4 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{I})\)
Equation Transcription:
5h2C2O4(aq) + 2MnO4-(aq) + 6H+(aq) 2Mn2+(aq) + 10CO2(g) + 8H2O(l)
3Cu(s) + 8H+(aq) + 2NO3-(aq) 3Cu2+(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H2O(I)
Text Transcription:
5h_2C_2O_4(aq) + 2MnO_4-(aq) + 6H+(aq) rightarrow 2Mn^2+(aq) + 10CO^2(g) + 8H_2O(l)
3Cu(s) + 8H^+(aq) + 2NO_3-(aq) rightarrow 3Cu^2+(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H_2O(I)
ANSWER:
Solution 56P
Here we have to identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the following.
Reducing agent:- Loss of electron is known as oxidation reaction and the atom or compound which losses electron is called as reducing agent.
Oxidizing agent:- Gain of electron is known as reduction reaction and the atom or compound which gain electron is called as oxidizing agent.
Step 1
(a)5 H2C2O4(aq) + 2MnO4- (aq) + 6H+ (aq) → 2Mn2+ (aq) + 10CO2 (g) + 8H2O
In order to find out the oxidizing and reducing agent 1st we have to write the oxidation state of each atoms. Then we will come to know from the reactant side to product which atom has gain electron or which one losses.
While combining the reactant and the product side, it has been found that the oxidation number of H and O remains same.
The oxidation state of Mn changes from +7 to +2 (reduction reaction) hence MnO2 is the oxidizing agent. The oxidation state of C changes from +3 to +4 (oxidation reaction) hence H2C2O4 is the reducing agent.