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Question
Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true about the following decomposition reaction.
\[\ce{2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2}\]
(i) Potassium is undergoing oxidation.
(ii) Chlorine is undergoing oxidation.
(iii) Oxygen is reduced.
(iv) None of the species are undergoing oxidation or reduction.
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Solution
(i) Potassium is undergoing oxidation.
(iv) None of the species are undergoing oxidation or reduction.
Explanation:
As, in the given reaction below-
\[\ce{2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2}\]
Potassium remains in same oxidation state and oxygen is being oxidized.
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