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- Redox Reactions
NEET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions
What should be done if the increase or decrease in oxidation number...
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.