What is oxidized and what is reduced in the following reaction?
2Al(s) + 3Br₂ (g) → 2AlBr₃(s)

Question

What is oxidized and what is reduced in the following reaction? 2Al(s) + 3Br₂ (g) → 2AlBr₃(s)

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In the given reaction, aluminum (Al) is losing electrons and getting oxidized from zero oxidation state to +III oxidation state, which means it is losing electrons and getting oxidized. On the other hand, bromine (Br₂) is gaining electrons and getting reduced from zero oxidation state to -I oxidation state. Hence, the correct option is A, where Al is oxidized and Br₂ is reduced.

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