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Which chemical equation represents a redox reaction?

A. Mg(ClO3)2 + 2HCI — MgCl2 + 2HCIO3

B. CO + H2O → H2 + CO2

OC. 2NH4NO3 + CuCl2 → 2NH4Cl + Cu(NO3)2

OD. Na2SO3 + FeBr2 — 2NaBr + FeSO3

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Answer:

B. CO + H₂O → H₂ + CO₂

Step-by-step explanation:

Redox reaction -

It is the type of reaction , where the process of oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously , is known as a redox reaction .

Oxidation refers to the addition of oxygen atom or the removal of hydrogen atom .

And ,

Reduction refers to the addition of hydrogen atom or the removal of the oxygen atom .

From the options given in the question , the only reaction , which have both the process of oxidation as well as reduction , is -

CO + H₂O → H₂ + CO₂

In the above reaction ,

Oxidation process - CO → CO₂ ,

The addition of oxygen atom .

Reduction process - H₂O → H₂ ,

The removal of oxygen atom .

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