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

Answer 1

MnO₂ is reduced to MnCl₂ & HCl is oxidized to Cl₂