MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Oxidation and Reduction

When a compon...

Question

When a compond is formed by reaction between elements with different electronegativites, the more electronegative atom will have negative oxidation state in the product.

A

True

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

False

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A True
It is one of the rules to determine oxidation state.
In compounds formed by the reaction of different elements, the more electronegative atom will have negative oxidation state whereas the less electronegative atom will have positive oxidation state.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. In compounds formed by the union of different elements, the more electronegative atom will
have negative oxidation state.

Q. In compounds formed by the union of different elements, the more electronegative atom will
have negative oxidation state.

Q. In compounds formed by the union of different elements, the more electronegative atom has a negative oxidation number.

Q. The oxidation states of the most electronegative elements in the products of the reaction between

B a O_{2}

H_{2} S O_{4}

are, respectively :

Q. The oxidation states of most electronegative elements in the products obtained from the reaction between

B a O_{2}

H_{2} S O_{4}

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Redox Reactions

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Oxidation and Reduction

Standard IX Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon