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Given the reaction below, which statement is true? Zn (s) + VO2+ (aq) ? Zn2+ (aq) + V3+ (aq) A. Zn is oxidized and VO2+ is the reducing agent. B. V is oxidized and Zn is the reducing agent C. Zn is reduced and Zn is the reducing agent D. V is reduced and VO2+ is the oxidizing agent

          Given the reaction below, which statement is true?
Zn (s) + VO2+ (aq) ? Zn2+ (aq) + V3+ (aq)
A. Zn is oxidized and
VO2+ is the reducing
agent.
B. V is oxidized and Zn is
the reducing agent
C. Zn is reduced and Zn
is the reducing agent
D. V is reduced and VO2+
is the oxidizing agent

Given the reaction below, which statement is true?
Zn (s) + VO2+ (aq) ? Zn2+ (aq) + V3+ (aq)
A. Zn is oxidized and
VO2+ is the reducing
agent.
B. V is oxidized and Zn is
the reducing agent
C. Zn is reduced and Zn
is the reducing agent
D. V is reduced and VO2+
is the oxidizing agent

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Madhur L

07/04/2023

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V in VO2+ (aq) has an oxidation state of +5. Zn2+ (aq) has an oxidation state of +2. V in V3+ (aq) has an oxidation state of +3. Now, let's compare the initial and final oxidation states of each element: Zn: 0 -> +2 (oxidation, since the oxidation state Show more…

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Given the reaction below, which statement is true? Zn (s) + VO2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + V3+ (aq) A. Zn is oxidized and VO2+ is the reducing agent. B. V is oxidized and Zn is the reducing agent. C. Zn is reduced and Zn is the reducing agent. D. V is reduced and VO2+ is the oxidizing agent.