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Question : 21
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State whether the given chemical reaction is a redox reaction or not.
Justify your answer.
MnO 2 + 4 HCl → MnCl 2 + 2 H 2 O + Cl 2
Justify your answer.
Solution:
The given reaction is an example of an oxidation-reduction reaction or redox reaction.HCl Cl 2
If a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen during a reaction, it is oxidised. If a substance loses oxygen or gains hydrogen during a reaction, it is reduced. In the given reaction,
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