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20.- In the following equation; What is the species that oxidizes: 2MnO2+8HCl→2MnCl2+2Cl2+4H2O a) Mn b) OR c) Cl d) H
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Answer to a math question 20.- In the following equation; What is the species that oxidizes: 2MnO2+8HCl→2MnCl2+2Cl2+4H2O a) Mn b) OR c) Cl d) H
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1. Identify the oxidation states of the elements in the reactants and products.
- Mn inMnO_2
- Mn inMnCl_2
- Cl inHCl
- Cl inCl_2
2. Determine which element increases in oxidation state (oxidizes).
- Mn changes from +4 to +2 (reduces).
- Cl changes from -1 to 0 (oxidizes).
3. The species that oxidizes is Cl (Chlorine).
Answer: c) Cl
- Mn in
- Mn in
- Cl in
- Cl in
2. Determine which element increases in oxidation state (oxidizes).
- Mn changes from +4 to +2 (reduces).
- Cl changes from -1 to 0 (oxidizes).
3. The species that oxidizes is Cl (Chlorine).
Answer: c) Cl
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