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Question
In the redox reaction:
MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Options
MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidized to H2O
MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidized to Cl2
MnO2 is oxidized to MnCl2 & HCl is reduced to Cl2
MnO2 is oxidized to MnCl2 & HCl is reduced to H2O
Solution
MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidized to Cl2
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