In the reaction
MnO, 4HCI MnCl,+ 2H,O+CL,
(a) Name the compound (i) oxidised, (ii) reduced.
(b) Define oxidation and reduction on its basis.
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MnCl2 7+ 2H2O + Cl2
▪ Here MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2
ie., The Oxidation no. Mn is descreased from +4 to -2 .
▪ HCL is oxidised to chlorine molecule.
▪ ie., The Oxidation no. of chlorine is increased from -2 to 0 .
▪ So, MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 .
▪ HCL is Oxidised to Chlorine .
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MnCl2 7+ 2H2O + Cl2
▪ Here MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2
ie., The Oxidation no. Mn is descreased from +4 to -2 .
▪ HCL is oxidised to chlorine molecule.
▪ ie., The Oxidation no. of chlorine is increased from -2 to 0 .
▪ So, MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 .
▪ HCL is Oxidised to Chlorine .
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