NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryRedox ReactionsPractice
What will be the value of x, y and z in the following equation? H 2 C 2 O 4 + x H 2 O 2 → y C O 2 + z H 2 O
Options
- A2, 1, 2
- B1, 2, 2
- C2, 2, 1
- D1, 2, 1
Correct answer
B. 1, 2, 2
Step-by-step solution
(i) The half reaction for oxidation is, H 2 C 2 O 4 → C O 2 Balancing carbon atoms on both sides, H 2 C 2 O 4 → 2 C O 2 Balancing hydrogen atoms on both sides, H 2 C 2 O 4 → 2 C O 2 + 2 H + Balancing the charge on both sides, H 2 C 2 O 4 → 2 C O 2 + 2 H + + 2 e - ...(i) (ii) The half reaction for reduction is‐ H 2 O 2 → H 2 O Balancing oxygen atoms on both sides, H 2 O 2 → 2 H 2 O Balancing hydrogen atoms, H 2 O 2 + 2 H + → 2 H 2 O Balancing the charge, H 2 O 2 + 2 H + + 2 e - → 2 H 2 O ...(ii) Now, adding b