Which of the following species is both basic and a reducing agent?

  • A
    $SO_3^{2-}$
  • B
    $SO_4^{2-}$
  • C
    $S_2O_4^{2-}$
  • D
    $HSO_4^-$

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Match the following types of reactions in List-$I$ with their corresponding unbalanced equations in List-$II$.
List-$I$ (Type of reaction)List-$II$ (Unbalanced equation)
$A$. Combination reaction$(i)$ $AgNO_3 + CaCl_2 \longrightarrow AgCl + Ca(NO_3)_2$
$B$. Decomposition reaction$(ii)$ $Cl_2 \longrightarrow Cl^- + ClO_3^-$
$C$. Disproportionation reaction$(iii)$ $Mg + N_2 \longrightarrow Mg_3N_2$
$D$. Displacement reaction$(iv)$ $KClO_3 \xrightarrow{\Delta} KCl + O_2$

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The oxidation state of copper changes when aqueous copper $(II)$ ions react with
$(I)$ $NaOH_{(aq)}$
$(II)$ $Fe_{(s)}$
$(III)$ $KI_{(aq)}$

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