Redox Reactions Ques 6

6. A mixture of potassium chlorate, oxalic acid and sulphuric acid is heated. During the reaction which element undergoes maximum change in the oxidation number?

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(a) $\mathrm{S}$

(b) $\mathrm{H}$

(c) $\mathrm{Cl}$

(d) $\mathrm{C}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 6.(c)

Solution: (c)

i.e. maximum change in oxidation number is observed in $\mathrm{Cl}(+5$ to $-1)$.