How many electrons are involved in each of the following reactions? Part A) 2Al2O3→4Al+3O2   Part B) 2ZnO+CO→3CO2+2Zn

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How many electrons are involved in each of the following reactions?

Part A)

2Al2O3→4Al+3O2

 

Part B)

2ZnO+CO→3CO2+2Zn

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A) 2Al2O3 --> 4Al + 3O2

The oxidation state of Al and O atom in Al2O3 are +3 and -2 respectively.

The oxidation state of Al and O2 are 0 and 0 respectively.

So, 4Al+3 + 12e- ---> 4Al

6O2- ---> 3O2 + 12e-

Hence, in the given reaction 12 electrons are involved.

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