In the Following Reaction Which Species Is Being Oxidized and Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction which species is being oxidized and which is being reduced?
2 Cr(s) + 3 Cl₂(g) → 2 CrCl₃(s)

• A)oxidized: Cr;reduced: CrCl₃
• B)oxidized:CrCl₃;reduced: Cr
• C)oxidized: Cr;reduced: Cl₂
• D)oxidized: Cl₂;reduced: Cr
• E)oxidized: Cl₂;reduced: CrCl₃

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