Science, asked by neelampitroda6, 11 months ago

When hydrochloric acid is converted to chlorine, is the acid getting oxidized? Explain.

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Answered by mk798699
5

Explanation:

no acid doesn't get oxidise HCL is broken down by electrolytic reduction H plus and CL minus

Answered by luckysingh205
1

Answer:

In HCl, the chlorine atom present with −1 oxidation state and Cl  

2

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 has zero oxidation state. It means chlorine undergoes reduction that is only possible in the presence of a strong oxidizing agent.

agent(Pb in +4 state)

strong oxidizing

PbO 2 +4HCl→PbCl  2 +Cl 2 +2H  2 O

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