What Element Is Being Oxidized in the Following (Unbalanced) Redox

question 152

Multiple Choice

What element is being oxidized in the following (unbalanced) redox reaction? H₂O₂(l) + ClO₂(aq) → ClO₂⁻(aq) + O₂(g)

• A) H
• B) O
• C) Cl
• D) N
• E) C

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