Consider the following reaction: MnO₂ + 4HCl → MnCl₂ + 2H₂O + Cl₂. On the basis of the oxygen–hydrogen definition of redox reactions, which substance gets reduced in this reaction?
Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM
Options
- (A) Water is formed after gaining oxygen
- (B) Manganese dioxide loses oxygen
- (C) Hydrogen chloride loses hydrogen
- (D) Chlorine gas is formed by oxidation
Verified Answer
Option (B): Manganese dioxide loses oxygen
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