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Question
With reference to the equation : Cl2 + H2S → 2HCl + S pertaining to a redox reaction – select the correct answer.
Chlorine is ______ to HCl.
Options
oxidised
reduced
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Solution
\[\ce{\underset{\text{Reduced}}{Cl2} + H2S ->\underset{\text{Addition of }H2}{2HCl} + S}\]
Chlorine is reduced to HCl.
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