In the reaction 2H2O (l) + 2Cl - (aq) → H2 (g) + Cl2 (g) + 2OH - (aq), which substance is oxidized?

A. H2O

B. Cl

C. H

D. OH

E. None of the Above (This is not a redox reaction.)

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Paloma Burch

22 March, 01:18

In the reaction 2H2O (l) + 2Cl - (aq) → H2 (g) + Cl2 (g) + 2OH - (aq), which substance is oxidized?

A. H2O

B. Cl

C. H

D. OH

E. None of the Above (This is not a redox reaction.)

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Alaina Saunders · Answer 1

F. None of the above [Cl^ (-) is oxidized]

No Cl atoms are available to be oxidized, only Cl^ (-) ions

2Cl^ (-) → Cl_2 + 2e^ (-)

The substance that loses electrons is oxidized.

Remember OIL RIG (Oxidation Is Loss of electrons) and

LEO the lion says GER (Loss of Electrons is Oxidation).

In the reaction 2H2O (l) + 2Cl - (aq) → H2 (g) + Cl2 (g) + 2OH - (aq), which substance is oxidized?A. H2OB. ClC. HD. OHE. None of the Above (This is not a redox reaction.)

In the reaction 2H2O (l) + 2Cl - (aq) → H2 (g) + Cl2 (g) + 2OH - (aq), which substance is oxidized?

A. H2O

B. Cl

C. H

D. OH

E. None of the Above (This is not a redox reaction.)