In the following reaction, which element or ion is reduced?
Cl₂(g) NaBr(aq) NaCl(aq) Br₂(g)

Name: In the following reaction, which element or ion is reduced? Cl 2 (g) NaBr(aq) NaCl(aq) Br 2 (g) A)Br 2 B)Na + C)Cl 2 D)Br - E)C -
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In the following reaction, which element or ion is reduced? Cl₂(g) NaBr(aq) NaCl(aq) Br₂(g) A)Br₂ B)Na⁺ C)Cl₂ D)Br ^- E)C^-

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the given reaction, Cl has a higher oxidation state (+1) in the reactant Cl₂ and a lower oxidation state (-1) in the product NaCl(aq). Therefore, Cl is undergoing reduction and the correct answer is C.

In the Following Reaction, Which Element or Ion Is Reduced