Chapter 14, Problem 103QP

(a)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “The oxidation state of chromium changes from $+12$ to $+3$ � is correct or not is to be determined.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “The oxidation state of oxygen changes from $-2$ to $0$ � is correct or not is to be determined.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “ ${\text{C}}_2{\text{H}}_5\text{OH}$ acts as an oxidizing agent� is correct or not is to be determined.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “ ${\text{Cr}}_2{\text{O}}_7^{2-}$ acts as an oxidizing agent� is correct or not is to be determined.

(e)

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Interpretation:

Whether the statement, “Three electrons are transferred from each ion of ${\text{Cr}}_2{\text{O}}_7^{2-}$ � is correct or not is to be determined.