JEE Main2014ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Consider the reaction : H 2 SO 3 aq + Sn aq 4 + + H 2 O l ⁡ → Sn aq 2 + + HSO 4 aq - + 3 H aq + Which of the following statements is correct ?
Options
- ASn 4 + is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation
- BSn 4 + is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation
- CH 2 SO 3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction
- DH 2 SO 3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation
Correct answer
D. H 2 SO 3 is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation
Step-by-step solution
Identify oxidation states of all elements in Redox Reaction H 2 SO + 4 3 + Sn 4 + + H 2 O (l) → Sn 2 + + H SO 4 -   + 6   + 3 H + S is changing the oxidation state from (+4) to (+6). i.e H 2 SO 3 is a Reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.