JEE Main 2021 — Redox Reactions Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift
Question
Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidising agent.
Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.
Choose the CORRECT answer from the options given below :
Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.
Choose the CORRECT answer from the options given below :
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Correct answer
AStatement I is false but statement II is true
Step-by-step explanation
NaH is a strong H– (hydride) donor. Hence
cannot be used as an oxidising agent.
In Pyridine, the lone pair of ‘N’ is localised, makes it basic.
In Pyridine, the lone pair of ‘N’ is localised, makes it basic.
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