What element is being oxidized in the following (unbalanced)redox reaction? Cr(OH)₄^- (aq)+ ClO^- (aq)→ CrO₄²^- (aq)+ Cl^- (aq)

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In the reactant Cr(OH)₄^-, the chromium ion is in its +3 oxidation state, while in the product CrO₄²^-, the chromium ion is in its +6 oxidation state. Thus, chromium has been oxidized from +3 to +6 and is the element being oxidized.

What Element Is Being Oxidized in the Following (Unbalanced)redox Reaction