Chemistry·Prelims Questions

Balancing Redox Reactions — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 22 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Which of the following balanced equations correctly represents the reaction of dichromate ion with iodide ion in acidic medium? Cr2O72+ICr3++I2Cr_2O_7^{2-} + I^- \rightarrow Cr^{3+} + I_2

Q2hard

Balance the following reaction in basic medium: MnO4+C2O42MnO2+CO32MnO_4^- + C_2O_4^{2-} \rightarrow MnO_2 + CO_3^{2-}

Q3medium

In the reaction P4+OH+H2OPH3+H2PO2P_4 + OH^- + H_2O \rightarrow PH_3 + H_2PO_2^-, what is the change in oxidation number of phosphorus during its oxidation?

Q4easy

How many electrons are transferred in the balanced reaction: MnO4+5Fe2++8H+Mn2++5Fe3++4H2OMnO_4^- + 5Fe^{2+} + 8H^+ \rightarrow Mn^{2+} + 5Fe^{3+} + 4H_2O?

Q5hard

In the reaction Zn+HNO3Zn(NO3)2+N2O+H2OZn + HNO_3 \rightarrow Zn(NO_3)_2 + N_2O + H_2O, what is the stoichiometric coefficient for HNO3HNO_3 when the equation is balanced?

Q6medium

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding balancing redox reactions?

Q7medium

When KMnO4KMnO_4 reacts with H2SH_2S in an acidic medium, the products are Mn2+Mn^{2+}, SS, and H2OH_2O. What is the coefficient of H2SH_2S in the balanced equation?

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