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Redox Reactions

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Chemistry

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Topics in Redox Reactions

1

Classical Concept of Redox Reactions

  • Originally, oxidation meant addition of oxygen to an element or compound
  • Reduction meant removal of oxygen from a compound
  • Scope was later broadened to include hydrogen transfer
2

Electron Transfer Theory

  • Modern definition based on electron transfer
  • Oxidation: Loss of electrons by any species
  • Reduction: Gain of electrons by any species
3

Oxidation Numbers

  • Oxidation number is the apparent charge on an atom in a compound
  • Based on assumption of complete electron transfer to more electronegative atom
  • Used for book-keeping electrons in covalent compounds
4

Rules for Assigning Oxidation Numbers

  • Free elements have oxidation number = 0
  • Monatomic ions: oxidation number = charge on ion
  • Alkali metals = +1, Alkaline earth metals = +2 in compounds

Key Concepts

OriginallyModern definition states that oxidationOxidation number is the chargeFour main typesTwo methods

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