Question

Mno2+4HCL=2+2H20+CL2
Identify the substance oxidized in the above equation

Answer 1

Answer:

In the reaction MnO2 + 4HCl -> MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O , Cl (chlorine) is the substance which is oxidized from the HCl, and it is the reducing agent for the MnO2 as well. As Cl is the oxidized substance in HCl, thus it is the oxidizing agent in the reaction.

Answer 2

HCl oxidized in this reaction.

• The reaction is-
• $MnO_2+4HCl\rightarrow MnCl_2+2H_2O+Cl_2$.
• The species in which the oxidation state increases are called oxidized species.
• The species in which the oxidation state decreases are called reduced species.
• The oxidation state of Cl in HCl is -1. It changes to 0 in chlorine. So, the oxidation state increases and is called oxidised species.