Which reaction is NOT a redox reaction?
- Zn + CuSO4 ZnSO4 + Cu
- 2KClO3 + I2 2KIO3 + Cl2
- H2 + Cl2 2HCl
- BaCl2 + Na2SO4 BaSO4 + 2NaCl
Answer
(4) BaCl2 + Na2SO4 BaSO4 + 2NaCl
Solution
(1) Zn: 0 → +2 (oxidised); Cu: +2 → 0 (reduced) → redox.
(2) I: 0 → +5 (oxidised); Cl: +5 → 0 (reduced) → redox.
(3) H: 0 → +1; Cl: 0 → -1 → redox.
(4) Ba +2, Cl -1, Na +1, S +6, O -2 on both sides: no change in oxidation number → double displacement (precipitation), not redox.
Answer: (4)