Question
Chemistry Question on Redox reactions
Which of the following is not an example of redox reaction?
A
CuO+H2→Cu+H2O
B
Fe2O3+3CO→2Fe+3CO2
C
2K+F2→2KF
D
BaCl2+H2SO4→BaSO4+2HCl
Answer
BaCl2+H2SO4→BaSO4+2HCl
Explanation
Solution
BaCl2+H2SO4→BaSO4+2HCl is not a redox reaction as it does not involve any change in oxidation number. It is an example of double decomposition reaction.