For the Reaction Co + Cl₂ → CoCl₂ ,Which Statement

question 16

Multiple Choice

For the reaction Co + Cl₂ → CoCl₂ ,which statement is TRUE?

• A)The cobalt is oxidized because its oxidation state changed from 0 to +2.
• B)The cobalt is oxidized because it gained two electrons.
• C)The oxidation state of each chlorine atom in Cl₂ is -1.
• D)Each chlorine atom is oxidized.
• E)none of the above

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