(a)
Interpretation:
The given half reaction should be balanced
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation and reduction can be identified by change in oxidation state. If oxidation state of atom of an element increases, it undergoes oxidation and if it decreases, it undergoes reduction.
The general
Here,
Similarly,
Here,
(b)
Interpretation:
The given half reaction should be balanced
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation and reduction can be identified by change in oxidation state. If oxidation state of atom of an element increases, it undergoes oxidation and if it decreases, it undergoes reduction.
The general oxidation and reduction half reactions are as follows:
Here,
Similarly,
Here,
(c)
Interpretation:
The given half reaction should be balanced
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation and reduction can be identified by change in oxidation state. If oxidation state of atom of an element increases, it undergoes oxidation and if it decreases, it undergoes reduction.
The general oxidation and reduction half reactions are as follows:
Here,
Similarly,
Here,
(d)
Interpretation:
The given half reaction should be balanced
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation and reduction can be identified by change in oxidation state. If oxidation state of atom of an element increases, it undergoes oxidation and if it decreases, it undergoes reduction.
The general oxidation and reduction half reactions are as follows:
Here,
Similarly,
Here,
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