What Substance Is Reduced in the Following Reaction?
4HCl $\rarr$ Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂
A) Cl in HCl
B)

question 22

Multiple Choice

What substance is reduced in the following reaction?
4HCl + MnO₂ $\rarr$ Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂

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

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