NEET Chemistry Balancing Redox Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In the process of balancing redox reactions, equalizing the number of electrons transferred in oxidation and reduction half-reactions is crucial.
Reason (R): Balancing the atoms alone in a redox reaction ensures the overall reaction is balanced.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
While equalizing the number of electrons transferred is critical for balancing redox reactions, merely balancing the atoms does not ensure the overall reaction is balanced, as charge must also be considered.
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