Chapter 18, Problem 18.8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the starting material and change in the oxidation state after the completion of reaction are to be stated. Whether the reaction is oxidation, reduction or neither is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of the metal is the charge that the metal would have if all the ligands are dissociated from the metal with their bonding electron pair. A reaction is an oxidation reaction if there is addition of ${\text{O}}_2$ or removal of ${\text{H}}_2$ whereas, reduction reactions are reaction in which there is addition of ${\text{H}}_2$ or removal of ${\text{O}}_2$.