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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrogen

Observe the following reactions I. \(\quad \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})+2 \mathrm{Na}(\mathrm{s}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NaOH}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g})\) II. \(2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})+2 \mathrm{~F}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})+4 \mathrm{~F}^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g})\)
Identify the correct statement from the following:

  1. A In both reaction I and reaction II, water is oxidized
  2. B In both reaction I and reaction II, water is reduced
  3. C In reaction I water is reduced and in reaction II water is oxidized
  4. D In reaction I water is oxidized and in reaction II water is reduced
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Correct Answer

(C) In reaction I water is reduced and in reaction II water is oxidized

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In Reaction (I) water is reduced and In (II) water is oxidized.