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Rosenmund reduction (H₂,Pd/BaSO₄) reduces acyl chlorides to aldehydes. Benzoyl chloride (C₆H₅COCl) yields benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO).
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids > Topic: Reactions due to α-Hydrogen - Aldol, Cannizzaro and Acidity of Carboxylic Acids
Anode: Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻ . Zn is oxidized, so it’s the reducing agent.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Electrochemical Cells - Galvanic Cells and Electrode Potential
Reaction: Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) → ZnO(s) + Hg(l) . Zn is oxidized, so it’s the reducing agent.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Corrosion and Applications of Electrochemistry
Reaction: Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) → ZnO(s) + Hg(l) . Zn is oxidized, so it’s the reducing agent.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Corrosion and Applications of Electrochemistry
Ga (0) becomes +3 in GaCl₃, losing electrons to reduce Cl (0 to -1).
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Types of Redox Reactions - Combination Decomposition Displacement
The reducing agent is oxidized. Na (0) becomes +1 in NaBr, reducing Br (0 to -1).
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Redox Titrations and Equivalent Weight and Normality
The reducing agent is oxidized. Fe (0) loses electrons to become Fe (+3) in FeCl₃, reducing Cl₂.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Redox Titrations and Equivalent Weight and Normality
In 3HNO₂ → HNO₃ + 2NO + H₂O, N (+3) in HNO₂ is oxidized to +5 in HNO₃ and reduced to +2 in NO, a disproportionation.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents and Strength
In 2Co + Br₂ → 2CoBr, Co (0 to +1) loses electrons to reduce Br (0 to -1), with no oxygen involved.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents and Strength
The reducing agent is oxidized. Cl (0 in Cl₂) becomes +5 in NaClO₃ and -1 in NaCl; Cl₂ reduces itself.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents and Strength
The reducing agent donates electrons. Mg (0) loses electrons to form Mg²⁺ (+2), reducing H+.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents and Strength
In P₄ + 6Cl₂ → 4PCl₃, P₄ (P: 0 to +3) is oxidized, reducing Cl₂ (0 to -1).
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Redox Reactions > Topic: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents and Strength
