state the following equations are following the law of conservation of mass PbO2+4HCl→PbCL2+2H2O+Cl2
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B
hydrochloric acid
As we all know that, oxidation is defined as the loss of electrons or increase in oxidation state whereas reduction is defined as the gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation state.
Now considering the oxidation state of chlorine in HCl is -1. While the oxidation state of chlorine in Cl
2
is 0. So the oxidation state of chlorine incresaes. So HCl is undergoing through oxidation. Correct option is B
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