Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 377

Question: $ Z{{n}^{2+}}(aq)+2e\to Zn(s). $ This is [CPMT 1985]

Options:

A) Oxidation

B) Reduction

C) Redox reaction

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \overset{2+}{\mathop{Z{n_{(aq)}}}}+2{{e}^{-}}\to \overset{0}{\mathop{Z{n_{(s)}}}} $ reduction.