What Substance Is Oxidized in the Following Reaction? 4HCl

question 56

Multiple Choice

What substance is oxidized in the following reaction? 4HCl + MnO₂ → Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂

• A)Cl in HCl
• B)Mn in MnO₂
• C)H in HCl
• D)O in MnO₂

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