NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
What should be done if the increase or decrease in oxidation number per atom and for the entire molecule/ion is not equal in a redox reaction?
Options
- AMultiply by a suitable number to make them equal
- BLeave the reaction unbalanced
- CAdjust the temperature of the reaction
- DAdd more reactants
Correct answer
A. Multiply by a suitable number to make them equal
Step-by-step solution
To balance a redox reaction, you may need to adjust the coefficients by multiplying by suitable numbers to make the changes in oxidation number equal.