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The oxidation number of chromium in chromium pentoxide CrO<sub>5</sub> (containing two peroxide linkages) is:

Answer: +6.

  • A +6
  • B +10
  • C +4
  • D +5

Correct answer: A. +6

Explanation: CrO<sub>5</sub> has two O<sub>2</sub><sup>2−</sup> (−1 each O) and one O<sup>2−</sup>; Cr + 4(−1) + (−2) = 0 gives Cr = +6.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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