Oxidation and Reduction: MCQ Test
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Question 1 of 25
The tendency to gain electrons is called_
- AOxidation
- Breduction
- Ccatalysis
- Dmotivation
Question 2 of 25
Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which _______
- Aelectron is lost
- BOxygen combines with
- CThe proportion of electropositive groups increases
- DAll of the above
Question 3 of 25
In the oxidation reaction, the ratio of electronegative element or group is ____
- Athere is a shortage
- BThere is an increase
- Cnever increasing
- Dnone of these
Question 4 of 25
In which of the following the oxidation state of chlorine is +1?
- ACl²O
- BHCI
- CICI
- DHCIO⁴
Question 5 of 25
Which of the following statements regarding 'oxidation' and 'reduction' are correct? 1. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, while reduction involves the gain of electrons. 2. Oxidation involves the gain of electrons, while reduction involves the loss of electrons. 3. An oxidizing agent lowers the oxidation point, but a reducing agent increases the oxidation point. 4. An oxidizing agent increases the oxidation point, but a reducing agent decreases the oxidation point. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Aand 3
- B2 and 4
- C2 and 3
- D1 and 4
Question 6 of 25
An oxidizing agent is a substance which ____
- Aincreases the oxidation number of the original element in a given substance
- BDecreases the oxidation number of the original element in a given substance
- Citself gets oxidized in a metabolic reaction
- Dloses electrons in a metabolic reaction
Question 7 of 25
Which of the following substances is used as both an oxidising agent and a reducing agent?
- Asodium thiosulfate
- Bsodium nitrate
- Csodium nitrite
- Dsodium sulfide
Question 8 of 25
The tendency to lose electrons is called ____
- AOxidation
- Breduction
- Ccatalysis
- Dmotivation
Question 9 of 25
Which of the following is the compound having +2 oxidation state of oxygen?
- AF²O
- BMnO²
- CH²0²
- DCO²
Question 10 of 25
In any reaction, oxidation/reduction
- AThere are different
- Bare together
- COxidation occurs first, then reduction
- DFirst there is reduction, then oxidation
Question 11 of 25
In oxidation, 1. hydrogen is displaced from a substance. 2. an electropositive element is added to a substance or the proportion of electropositive elements increases. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Aonly 1
- Bonly 2
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither nor 2
Question 12 of 25
In which oxidation state of chlorine is +1?
- Ahypochlorous acid
- Bhydrochloric acid
- CZinc Chloride
- Dchlorine
Question 13 of 25
The oxidation number of carbon in oxalic acid (H²,C²O⁴a) is_
- A.+4
- B.+2
- C.+3
- D.+1
Question 14 of 25
Oxygen has a positive (+ve) oxygen number
- Ain op²
- BIn CI²O
- CH²O
- DN²O
Question 15 of 25
In oxidation reduction reaction_
- AThe core electrons of the atom participate
- BThe valence electrons of an atom participate in
- CThe electrons of the first orbit of the atom participate in
- DThe nucleus of the atom participates in
Question 16 of 25
Which of the following is the correct oxidation number of KOH (Fe) in hexacyanoferrate ion (Pe(CN⁶)⁴ I)?
- A.+2
- B.+3
- C.+4
- D.-2
Question 17 of 25
What is the process of combining with electropositive elements called?
- AOxidation
- Breduction
- Ccombustion
- Dtoothpaste
Question 18 of 25
The process of combining with electronegative elements or groups is called_
- AOxidation
- Breduction
- Cmotivation
- Dmotivation
Question 19 of 25
Rusting of iron is an example of what?
- AOxidation
- Breduction
- Cpolymerization
- DGalvanization
Question 20 of 25
Which of the following nitrogen oxides has the highest oxidation state of nitrogen?
- ANO
- BN²O⁵,
- CN²O
- DNO²
Question 21 of 25
The oxidation state of S in Na²SO⁴ is_
- A6
- B7
- C8
- D9
Question 22 of 25
The process associated with the burning of hydrogen is_
- Ahydration
- Breduction
- COxidation
- Dhydrogenation
Question 23 of 25
The oxidation state of Mn in KMnO⁴ is_
- A.+2
- B.-2
- C.+7
- D.-7
Question 24 of 25
In the reaction ZnO + C Zn + CO, 'C' acts as which one of the following?
- Aacid
- Balkali
- Coxidant
- Dreducing agent
Question 25 of 25
Reduction is a chemical reaction in which-
- Aelectron is lost
- BOxygen combines with
- CThe proportion of electronegative groups increases
- Delectrons are captured