Question

The following question(s) are based on the following reaction.

4HCl + MnO₂ → Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂
Refer to Reaction. What substance is oxidized?
a. Cl in HCl
b. Mn in MnO₂
c. H in HCl
d. O in MnO₂

Answer 1

In the reaction 4HCl + MnO₂ → Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂, the substance that is oxidized is Cl in HCl.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the reaction 4HCl + MnO₂ → Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂, the substance that is oxidized is Cl in HCl.