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Which one is not called a anode reaction from the following?

A

`Cl^(-) to (1)/(2) Cl_(2) + e^(-)`

B

`Cu to Cu^(+ +) + 2e^(-)`

C

`Hg^(+) to Hg^(+ +) + e^(-)`

D

`Zn^(2+) + 2 e^(-) to Zn`

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To determine which reaction is not an anode reaction, we need to understand the concept of anode reactions in electrochemistry. Anode reactions are characterized by oxidation, where a species loses electrons, resulting in an increase in its oxidation state. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definition of Anode Reaction:** - An anode reaction involves oxidation, which means that a substance loses electrons and its oxidation state increases. 2. **Identify the Oxidation States:** - For each reaction provided in the options, identify the oxidation states of the reactants and products. 3. **Analyze Each Reaction:** - **Reaction 1:** If a metal ion A²⁺ is oxidized to A³⁺, it loses one electron. This is an oxidation process (anodic reaction). - **Reaction 2:** If copper (Cu) goes from 0 to +2 oxidation state, it loses two electrons. This is also an oxidation process (anodic reaction). - **Reaction 3:** If mercury (Hg) goes from +1 to +2 oxidation state, it loses one electron. This is again an oxidation process (anodic reaction). - **Reaction 4:** If zinc (Zn) goes from +2 to 0 oxidation state, it gains electrons (reduction). This is not an oxidation process and therefore not an anodic reaction. 4. **Conclusion:** - Based on the analysis, the reaction where zinc (Zn) goes from +2 to 0 is not an anode reaction because it involves reduction, not oxidation. ### Final Answer: The reaction that is not called an anode reaction is the one where zinc (Zn) is reduced from +2 to 0. ---

To determine which reaction is not an anode reaction, we need to understand the concept of anode reactions in electrochemistry. Anode reactions are characterized by oxidation, where a species loses electrons, resulting in an increase in its oxidation state. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definition of Anode Reaction:** - An anode reaction involves oxidation, which means that a substance loses electrons and its oxidation state increases. 2. **Identify the Oxidation States:** ...
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