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MnO2 (s)+4HCl(aq)MnCl2(aq)+Cl2(g)+2H2O(l) In the above reaction, which one of them is getting reduced?

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MnO2
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HCl
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Cl2
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MnCl2
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Solution

The correct option is A MnO2
The substance is said to be reduced if it gains hydrogen, loses oxygen or gains electrons.
In the above reaction, MnO2 (manganese dioxide) is transformed to MnCl2 (manganese chloride) by gaining electrons.
Mn4++2eMn2+
Therefore, MnO2 is getting reduced.

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