NEET Chemistry Balancing Redox Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In the redox reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid, zinc is oxidized to Zn²⁺.
Reason (R): In balancing redox reactions, the oxidation number method involves equalizing the change in oxidation numbers of the oxidized and reduced species.
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 but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reaction Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ involves zinc being oxidized to Zn²⁺, and the method of balancing involves equalizing the change in oxidation numbers, as explained in the provided NCERT context.
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