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Which of the following reactions are reduction reactions?

i. Cu2+ + 2e → Cu
ii. Fe → Fe3+ + 3e
iii. N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
iv. C + O2CO2

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(i) and (iii)
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(ii) and (iii)
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(i) and (iii)
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(ii) and (iv)
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Solution

The correct option is C (i) and (iii)
A reduction reaction is characterised by:
  • Addition of hydrogen atom
  • Loss of oxygen atom
  • Gain of electrons

i. Cu2+ + 2e → Cu
There occurs an addition of 2 electrons to Cu2+. Thus, this is a reduction reaction.

ii. Fe → Fe3+ + 3e
Fe loses 3 electrons to form Fe3+. Thus, this is an oxidation reaction.

iii. N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3
This is a reduction reaction since there occurs a gain of hydrogen.

iv. C + O2CO2
This is an oxidation reaction since there occurs a gain of oxygen.

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