Question

Extent of oxidation can be controlled by?

(a) Oxidizing agent

(b) Duration of reaction

(c) Temperature control

(d) All of the mentioned

I have been asked this question in a national level competition.

Origin of the question is Kinetics and Thermodynamics topic in division Oxidation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain: Temperatures are low or moderate, and the extent of oxidation may be readily controlled by (1) limiting the duration of operation, (2) controlling the temperature, and (3) limiting the amount of oxidizing agent.