Identify the type of reaction:

(i) CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g)+ 2H2O(g)


(ii) 2NaCI(l) 2Na(s) + Cl2(g)


(iii) MnO2 + 4HCI MnCl2 + 2H2O+ Cl2

(i) CH4(g) + 2O2 (g) CO2 (g) + 2H2O (g): This is an example of Exothermic reaction because it leads to release of HEAT as can be seen water is given in gaseous form.


(ii) 2NaCI(l) 2Na (s) + Cl2 (g) : This is the example of Decomposition reaction of common salt using electricity. This reaction is also called Electrolysis of Bryn solution.


(iii) MnO2 + 4HCI MnCl2 + 2H2O+ Cl2


This reaction is the example of a redox reaction. Because MnO2 has donated its oxygen atoms and hence got reduced. Also, Chlorine is converted into Cl- to form Cl2 and hence get oxidised. Since both oxidation and reduction has taken place. This is a redox reaction.


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