Question

\[\ce{MnO2 + 4HCl -> + 2H2O + Cl2}\]

Identify the substance oxidized in the above equation.

Options

• MnCl₂

• HCl

• H₂O

• MnO₂

Answer 1

MnO₂

Explanation:

In this reaction, HCl is oxidised to Cl₂, whereas MnO₂ is reduced to MnCl₂.