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Describe the redox reaction. 2Al(s) + 3ZnCl2(g) - 3Zn(s) + 2AlCl3(aq)

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Answer:

Al is oxidized to Al3+ and Zn2+ is reduced to Zn

Step-by-step explanation:

Al loses 3 electrons to form Al3+ and Zn gains 2 electrons and reduces to Zn 2+

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