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Redox Reaction

In the follow...

Question

In the following reaction which element is oxidized ?
$2 N a (s) + {C l}_{2} (g) ⟶ 2 N a C l (s)$

N a^{+}

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N a

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C l_{2}

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C l^{-}

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Solution

The correct option is B $N a$
In the reaction given below:
$2 N a (s) + {C l}_{2} (g) ⟶ 2 N a C l (s)$
0 0 +1 -1
$N a$ is oxidised to ${N a}^{+}$ and hence, ${C l}_{2}$ is the oxidiser.
${C l}_{2}$ is reduced to ${C l}^{⊖}$ and therefore, $N a$ is the reducer.

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