Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - Exercises - Page 901: 20.26e

Answer

$NO_{2}^{-} (aq) + 2Al (s) + 2H_{2}O (l) → NH_{4}^{+} (aq) + 2AlO_{2}^{-} (aq)$ Oxidizing Agent: $NO_{2}^{-} $ Reducing agent: Al

Work Step by Step

We add water to left side to balance the equation as it is in basic medium. Oxidation state of N is changed from +3 to -3, hence it is reduced and state of Al is changed from 0 to +3, hence it is oxidized.
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