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Question

The reaction given below is interpreted as:

H2S(g)+Cl2(g)2HCl(g)+S(s)

A
H2S is getting oxidized and Cl2 is getting reduced
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H2S is getting reduced and Cl2 is getting oxidized
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Only H2S is oxidized
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Both H2S and Cl2 are reduced
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Solution

The correct option is A H2S is getting oxidized and Cl2 is getting reduced
H2S(g) +Cl2(g) 2HCl(g) +S(s)

Here, oxidation state of S changes from 2 to 0.
Hence, it is getting oxidized.

Here, the oxidation state of Cl changes from 0 to 1
Hence, it is getting reduced.

Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

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