What is the oxidation half reaction in the following chemical reaction? Cr₂O₇^2-(aq)+ 6 Cl^-(aq)+ 14 H⁺(aq)→ 2 Cr³⁺(aq)+ 3 Cl₂(aq)+ 7 H₂O(l) A)Cr₂O₇^2-(aq)+ 14 H⁺(aq)+ 6e^- → 2 Cr³⁺(aq)+ 7 H₂O(l) B)Cr₂O₇^2-(aq)+ 14 H⁺(aq)→ 2 Cr³⁺(aq)+ 7 H₂O(l)+ 6e^- C)2 Cl^-(aq)→ Cl₂(aq)+ 2e^- D)Cl₂(aq)+ 2e^- → 2 Cl^-(aq)

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The oxidation half-reaction involves the loss of electrons. In this reaction, Cl⁻ ions are oxidized to Cl₂, losing electrons in the process.

What Is the Oxidation Half Reaction in the Following Chemical