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Preparation of Cl2 from HCl and MnO2 involves the process of :

A
oxidation of MnO2
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reduction of MnO2
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dehydration
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D
oxidation of chloride
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Solution

The correct options are
B oxidation of chloride
C reduction of MnO2
The reaction is as follows:
MnO2+4HClMnCl2+2H2O+Cl2
+4 -1 +2 0
So, oxidation of HCl and reduction of MnO2 takes place.

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