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Question
In the reaction represented by the equation:
MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
(i) name the substance oxidised.
(ii) name the oxidising agent.
(iii) name the substance reduced.
(iv) name the reducing agent.
Solution
(i) HCl is oxidised to Cl2.
(ii) MnO2 is the oxidising agent.
(iii) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2.
(iv) HCl is a reducing agent.
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