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A species which loses electrons as a result of oxidtion is reducing agent
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  7. What is O.N of carbon in (CN)^(-)ion?

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  8. Which is the anhydrode of HNO(3) "out of" N(2)O, NO "and" N(2)O(5)?

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  9. Out of (HSO(4))^(-) which is a stronger base?

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  10. Identify the oxidant and reductant in the following redox reaction: ...

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  11. Given one expample of disprop[ortionation reaction 2H(3)overset(+1)...

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  12. What is the oxidation state of sodium in sodium amalgam (Na//Hg)?

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  13. What is the oxidation number of chlorine in bleaching powder?

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  14. Is the following reaction a redox reaction is nature? Justify your ans...

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  15. Is it safe to stir 1M AgNO(3) solution with copper spoon? Given:E^(@)A...

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  16. Balance the following redox reaction : Cu+NO(3)^(-)rarrNO(2)+Cu^(2+)...

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  17. (a) Define oxidation. (b) Which is the O.N of sup[lhur in H(2)S and ...

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  18. Define reducing agent.

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  19. What is O.N of Na in Na(2)O(2)?

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  20. A number of phenomenon both physical, chemical and biologicl are conce...

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