explain why electrolysis of molten lead bromide is considered a redox reaction
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BECAUSE BOTH REDUCTION AND OXIDATION TAKES PLACE
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Pb++ + 2e- --------------------------> Pb reduction (at cathode)
2Br- -------------------------------> Br2 + 2e- oxidation (at anode)
PbBr2 --------------------------------> Pb + Br2
as oxidation and reduction both occour hence this is called redox reaction
2Br- -------------------------------> Br2 + 2e- oxidation (at anode)
PbBr2 --------------------------------> Pb + Br2
as oxidation and reduction both occour hence this is called redox reaction
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