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Question
Which of the following is CORRECT?
\[\ce{H3PO4_{(aq)} + 3KOH_{(aq)} -> K3PO4_{(aq)} + 3H2O_{(l)}}\]
Options
Oxidation state of P changes from +5 to +6.
Except "P", oxidation state of all other elements remains constant.
The oxidation numbers of all the species remain same.
"P" acts as a reductant whereas "O" acts as oxidant.
MCQ
Solution
The oxidation numbers of all the species remain same.
Explanation:
Given reaction,
This is an example of an acid-base reaction. Because all of the species' oxidation values are the same, the reaction is not a redox reaction.
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