Chemistry-Balancing Redox Reactions

NEET Chemistry Balancing Redox Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

In the reaction 2Cl2(g) + 2Br–(aq) → 2Cl–(aq) + Br2(l), which species is being reduced?

A

Cl2

B

Br–

C

Cl–

D

Br2

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the given reaction, Cl2 is gaining electrons to form Cl–, thus it is the species being reduced. This is consistent with the definitions of oxidation and reduction in redox reactions.

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