In the redox reaction below, which is the reducing agent? MnO2 (s) + 4H+(aq) + 2Clmc007-1.jpg (aq) mc007-2.jpg Mn2+(aq) + 2H2O(l

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In the redox reaction below, which is the reducing agent? MnO2 (s) + 4H+(aq) + 2Clmc007-1.jpg (aq) mc007-2.jpg Mn2+(aq) + 2H2O(l

) + Cl2(g)

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miv72 [106K] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-03T02:07:55+03:00

miv72 [106K]3 years ago

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The answer is Cl- or A. Hope it helps

Serga [27] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-03T00:46:11+03:00

Answer is:
Redox reaction: MnO₂ + 4H⁺ + 2Cl⁻ → Mn²⁺ + 2H₂O + Cl₂.
Cl⁻ lost one electron (two Cl⁻ lost two electrons) and change oxidation number to zero, so Cl⁻ is reducing reagent.
Mn change oxidation number from + 4 to +2, Mn is oxidizing reagent.
Hydrogen don't change oxidation number.