Question

Neutralisation is not a redox reaction. Explain why, using the word proton in your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Redox reactions are those which involves oxidation as well as reduction reactions occuring simultaneously in the reactants of the reaction. We can also observe a change in oxidation state of the elements of the compounds of the reaction.

  But in case of neutralisation reaction, we only observe the exchange of cations and anions,but no change in oxidation states.

    For example- HCl + NaOH = H2O + NaCl

  Here we observe on transfer of proton[H+} from HCl to NaOH to form NaCl, but there is no change in oxidation state of any of the constituents. Hence it is not a redox reaction.