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Question

Observe the following reaction.


2NO2(g)+2OH(aq)NO3(aq)+H2O(l)+NO2

In this reaction :

A
OH is oxidized to H2O
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OH is reduced to H2O
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NO2(g) is reduced to NO2 (aq) and oxidized to NO3(aq)
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NO2(g) is reduced to NO3(aq) and oxidized to NO2(aq)
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Solution

The correct option is C NO2(g) is reduced to NO2 (aq) and oxidized to NO3(aq)
oxidation:
NO2(g)NO3(aq)
reduction
NO2(g)NO2(aq)
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oxidation:
NO2(g)+2OH(aq)NO3(aq)+H2O(l)+e
reduction
NO2(g)+eNO2(aq)
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overall:
2NO2(g)+2OH(aq)NO3(aq)+H2O(l)+NO2(aq)

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