Redox Reactions JEE Main 2024 January Question Bank

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Q1 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

In acidic medium, K 2 Cr2 O7 shows oxidising action as represented in the half reaction
2− + −
Cr2 O + XH + Ye → 2 A + ZH2 O
7

X, Y, Z and A are respectively are:

(1) 8, 6, 4 and Cr 2 O3

(2) 14, 7, 6 and Cr 3+

(3) 8, 4, 6 and Cr 2 O3

(4) 14, 6, 7 and Cr 3+

Q2 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions?

(A) Cu +
→ Cu
2+
+ Cu

(B) 3MnO 2−

4
+ 4H
+
→ 2MnO
−

4
+ MnO2 + 2H2 O

(C) 2KMnO 4 → K2 MnO4 + MnO2 + O2

(D) 2MnO −

4
+ 3Mn
2+
+ 2H2 O → 5MnO2 + 4H
+

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A), (B)

(2) (B), (C), (D)

(3) (A), (B), (C)
(4) (A), (D)

Q3 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : Potassium hydrogen phthalate is a primary standard for standardisation of sodium hydroxide
solution.
Statement (II) : In this titration phenolphthalein can be used as indicator.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

(3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Q4 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)

Which of the following cannot function as an oxidising agent?

(1) N 3−

(2) SO 2−

(3) BrO −

(4) MnO −

Q5 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)

KMnO4 decomposes on heating at 513 K to form O along with 2

(1) MnO 2& K2 O2

(2) K 2 MnO4 &Mn

(3) Mn&KO 2

(4) K 2 MnO4 &MnO2

Q6 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)

Chlorine undergoes disproportionation in alkaline medium as shown below :

a Cl 2( g) + bOH
−
(aq) → cClO
−
(aq) + dCl
−
(aq) +e2 O(l)

The values of a, b, c and d in a balanced redox reaction are respectively:

(1) 1, 2, 1 and 1

(2) 2, 2, 1 and 3

(3) 3, 4, 4 and 2
(4) 2, 4, 1 and 3

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Q7 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 2)

If 50 mL of 0.5M oxalic acid is required to neutralise 25 mL of NaOH solution, the amount of NaOH in
50 mL of given NaOH solution is _______ g.

Q8 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

− − −
2MnO + bI + cH2 O → xI2 + yMnO2 + zOH
4

If the above equation is balanced with integer coefficients, the value of z is _______

Q9 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 2)

Total number of species from the following which can undergo disproportionation reaction _______.
− +1 +
H2 O2 , ClO , P4 , Cl2 , Ag, Cu , F2 , NO2 , K
3

Q10 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I: S solid undergoes

8

disproportionation reaction under alkaline

conditions to form S 2−
and S 2 O3
2−

Statement II: ClO can undergo

−

disproportionation reaction under acidic condition.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1) Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

(2) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(3) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4) Both statement I and statement II are correct

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Answer Key

Q1 (4) Q2 (1) Q3 (1) Q4 (1)

Q5 (4) Q6 (1) Q7 (4) Q8 (8)

Q9 (6) Q10 (1)

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Q1

The balanced reaction is,

2− + − 3+
Cr2 O + 14H + 6e → 2Cr + 7H2 O
7

X = 14

Y = 6

A = 7

Q2

When a particular oxidation state becomes less stable relative to other oxidation state, one lower, one higher, it
is said to undergo disproportionation.
+ 2+
Cu → Cu + Cu
2− + −
3MnO + 4H → 2MnO + MnO2 + 2H2 O
4 4

Q3

Statement (I) : Potassium hydrogen phthalate is a primary standard for standardisation of sodium hydroxide
solution as it is economical and its concentration does not changes with time.

Phenophthalin can acts as indicator in acid base titration as it shows colour in pH range 8.3 to 10.1

Q4

In N 3−
ion ' N ' is present in its lowest possible oxidation state, hence it cannot be reduced further because of

which it cannot act as an oxidizing agent.

Q5
Δ

KMnO4 −
→ K2 MnO4 + MnO2 + O2

Q6

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Q7

Equivalent of Oxalic acid = Equivalents of NaOH

50 × 0.5 × 2 = 25 × M × 1

MNaOH = 2M
−3
WNaOH in 50ml = 2 × 50 × 40 × 10 g = 4 g

Q8

Reduction Half Oxidation Half

− − −
( 2MnO4 → 2MnO2 2I → I2 + 2e )

− − − − −
2MnO + 4H2 O + 6e → 2MnO2 + 8OH 6I → 3I2 + 6e
4

Adding oxidation half and reduction half, net reaction is

− − −
2MnO + 6I + 4H2 O → 3I2 + 2MnO2 + 8OH
4

( ⇒z = 8 )

⇒Ans 8

Q9

Intermediate oxidation state of element can undergo disproportionation.

− +1
H2 O2 , ClO , P4 , Cl2 , Cu , NO2
3

Q10

⊖ 2− 2−
S1 : S8 + 12OH → 4 S + 2 S2 O + 6H2 O
3

S2 : ClO
⊖

4
cannot undergo disproportionation reaction as chlorine is present in it's highest oxidation state.

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