The correct order of N-compounds in its decreasing order of oxidation states is :

1. HNO3, NO, N2, NH4Cl

2. HNO3, NO, NH4Cl, N2

3. HNO3, NH4Cl, NO, N2

4. NH4Cl, N2, NO, HNO3

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Which of the following statement regarding the rules to calculate the oxidation number is incorrect?

1. The oxidation number of hydrogen is always +1.
2. The algebraic sum of all the oxidation numbers carried by elements in a compound is zero.
3. An element in its free or uncombined state has an oxidation number of zero.
4. Generally, in all its compounds, the oxidation number of fluorine is -1.

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What is the alteration in the oxidation state of carbon in the given reaction?

\(\mathrm{{CH_4}_{(g)} + 4{Cl_2}_{(g)} \rightarrow {CCl_4}_{(l)} + 4 HCl_{(g)}}\)

1. 0 to +4 2. –4 to +4
3. 0 to –4 4. +4 to +4
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The correct statement(s) about the given reaction is -

\(\small\mathrm{{X} eO_{6 (aq)}^{4 -} + 2 F^{- 1}_{(aq)} + 6 H^{+}_{(aq )} \rightarrow}~\mathrm{{X} eO_{3 (g)} + {F}_{2 (g)} + 3 H_{2} O_{(l)}}\)

1. XeO64- oxidises F-

2. The oxidation number of F increases from -1  to  zero

3. XeO64- is a stronger oxidizing agent that F-

4. All of the above

Subtopic:  Introduction to Redox and Oxidation Number | Oxidizing & Reducing Agents |
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Which is the correct set that can only act as an oxidant? 

1. NO3-, SO3, Na 2. Fe+3, NO3-, SO3
3. I-, Na 4. I-, NO3-
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The oxidizing agent and reducing agent in the given reaction are :

3N2H4l+4ClO3aq-→
6NOg+4Claq-+6H2Ol

1. Oxidising agent = N2H4; Reducing agent = ClO3-

2. Oxidising agent = ClO3-; Reducing agent = N2H4

3. Oxidising agent = N2H4 ; Reducing agent = N2H4

4. Oxidising agent = ClO3- ; Reducing agent = ClO3-

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(a) H2O2 + O3 → H2O + 2O2 

(b) H2O2 + Ag2O → 2Ag + H2O + O2 

The role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectively:

1.  Oxidizing in (a) and reducing in (b)
2.  Reducing in (a) and oxidizing in (b)
3.  Reducing in (a) and (b)
4.  Oxidizing in (a) and (b)

Subtopic:  Oxidizing & Reducing Agents |
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The oxidation number of carbon in C3O2  and Mg2C3 are respectively:

1. -4/3, +4/3 

2. +4/3, -4/3

3. -2/3, +2/3

4. -2/3, +4/3

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The oxidising agent and reducing agent in the given reaction are :

Cl2O7g+4H2O2aq+2OHaq-→
2ClO2aq-+4O2g+5H2Ol

1. Oxidizing agent = H2O2; Reducing agent = Cl2O7

2. Oxidizing agent = Cl2O7; Reducing agent = H2O2

3. Oxidizing agent = H2O2; Reducing agent = H2O2

4. None of the above

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The element that does not show a disproportionation tendency is/are:

1. Cl 2. Br
3. F 4. I
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