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The selection of reducing agent depends on the termodynamic factor : Explain with an example. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) A suitable agent is selected based on the thermodynamics considerations. (ii) For a spontaneous reaction, the cgane in free energy `(Delta G)` should be negative. (iii) Therefore, thermodynamically, the reduction of metal oxide with a given REDUCING agent can occur if the free energy change for the coupled reaction is negative. (IV) Hence, the reducing agent is selected in such a WAY that it provides a large negative `Delta G` value for the coupled reaction. |
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