Which of the following represents oxidation?*C → CH4Zn → ZnOCl2 → 2Cl-Fe3+ → Fe2+
Question
Which of the following represents oxidation?*C → CH4Zn → ZnOCl2 → 2Cl-Fe3+ → Fe2+
Solution
The process of oxidation involves the loss of electrons. In the given options, the reaction Zn → ZnO represents oxidation. Here's why:
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Zn is converted to ZnO. This means that Zn (Zinc) is combined with O (Oxygen) to form ZnO (Zinc Oxide).
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Oxygen is highly electronegative and it attracts the electrons towards itself. So, when Zn combines with O, it loses electrons to Oxygen.
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The loss of electrons is what characterizes oxidation. Therefore, Zn being oxidized to ZnO represents an oxidation process.
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