Question

state whether the following conversions are oxidation or reduction.. (a) PbO + CO = Pb+CO2 (b) H2S +Cl2 = 2HCl +S​

Answer 1

Answer:

• (a) Reduction of Pb and oxidation of CO
• (b) Reduction of Cl2 and vice-versa

Explanation:

Oxidation means addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen from a reactant or simply combining with higher electronegative element.

In depth, u can say loss of electron is oxidation {increase in oxidation number}.

Reduction is just opposite of oxidation...

Answer 2

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