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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.
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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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