Identify the Oxidation Half-Reaction in the Redox Equation

question 36

Multiple Choice

Identify the oxidation half-reaction in the redox equation:
Cu(s) + Cl₂(g) Cu²⁺ + 2 Cl^-

• A)Cl₂ 2 Cl^- + 2 e^-
• B)Cl₂ + 2 e^- 2 Cl^-
• C)Cu Cu²⁺ + 2 e^-
• D)Cu + 2 e^- Cu²⁺
• E)Cu + Cl₂ + 2 e^- Cu²⁺ + 2 Cl^- + 2 e^-

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