Consider the Reaction,Au(s)+ Cl₂(g) $\to$ AuCl₄^-(aq)

question 138

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction,Au(s) + Cl₂(g) $\to$ AuCl₄^-(aq) . Which statement,A-D,is NOT correct? If more than one is NOT correct,respond E.

• A)Au loses three electrons in the oxidation half-reaction.
• B)Each chlorine atom gains two electrons in the reduction half-reaction.
• C)Au is the oxidizing agent.
• D)There is no way to balance this equation as written.
• E)More than one statement is NOT correct.

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