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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