Q.

Consider the reaction: H2SO3(aq)+Sn4+(aq)+H2O(l)Sn2+(aq)+3H+(aq)+HSO4

Which of the following statements is correct?

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a

Sn4+ is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation

b

Sn4+is the oxidizing agent because it undergoes oxidation

c

H2SO3is the reducing agent because it undergoes reduction

d

H2SO3is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The oxidation number of sulphur in H2​SO3​ is +4 and it get oxidises to +6 in HSO4−​

Sn4+ get reduced to Sn2+ in the given reaction. 

We can say that H2​SO3​ is the reducing agent because it undergoes oxidation.

The reaction along with the oxidation number of species undergone oxidation and reduction is as follows.

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