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Indicate in each reaction which one is oxidised or reduced if any:

2NaBr+Cl22NaCl+Br2

In the above reaction, which one of the following is oxidised?

A
NaBr
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Br2
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Cl2
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A NaBr
The oxidation number of bromine changes from -1 (in NaBr) to 0 (in Br2). Thus, NaBr is oxidized.
The oxidation number of chlorine changes from 0 to -1. Thus, chlorine is reduced.

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