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Date May 2012 Marks available 1 Reference code 12M.1.sl.TZ2.24
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Question number 24 Adapted from N/A

Question

Consider the following reaction:

3Sn2+(aq)+Cr2O27(aq)+2H+(aq)2Cr3+(aq)+3SnO2(s)+H2O(l)

Which statement is correct?

A.     Sn2+ is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

B.     Sn2+ is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

C.     Cr2O27 is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

D.     Cr2O27 is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 9: Redox processes » 9.1 Oxidation and reduction
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