Chapter 14, Problem 101QP

(a)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “Solid cobalt is formed during the oxidation of ${\text{Co}}^{2+}$ � is correct or not is to be determined.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “Solid zinc is formed during the oxidation of ${\text{Zn}}^{2+}$ � is correct or not is to be determined.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “There are no spectator ions in the given reaction� is correct or not is to be determined.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “ ${\text{Co}}^{2+}$ acts as an oxidizing agent� is correct or not is to be determined.

(e)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “The color of the solution is pink due to the high concentration of the cobalt ion� is correct or not is to be determined.