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- Redox Reactions
NEET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
In the oxidation number method for balancing redox reactions, what...
In the oxidation number method for balancing redox reactions, what is the first step?
Options
- AAssigning oxidation numbers to all elements
- BIdentifying the reactants and products
- CAdding water molecules to balance hydrogen atoms
- DAdding H⁺ ions for reactions in acidic solution
Correct answer
B. Identifying the reactants and products
Step-by-step solution
The first step in the oxidation number method is to write the correct formula for each reactant and product.