For the Following Reaction, Which Statement, A-D, Is Not Correct $\rightarrow$

question 44

Multiple Choice

For the following reaction, which statement, A-D, is not correct? If more than one is not correct, respond E.
2Au + 4Cl₂ $\rightarrow$ 2AuCl₄^-

• A) Au is the reducing agent.
• B) Cl₂ is the oxidizing agent.
• C) Au is oxidized.
• D) The equation is balanced.
• E) More than one statement is not correct.

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