Which among the following statement(s) is(are) correct for the given redox reaction: Pb3O4+8HClHeat−−−→3PbCl2+Cl2+4H2O I. HCl is oxidised II. HCl is reduced III. Pb3O4 is reduced IV. Pb3O4 is oxidised
A
I only
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II only
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C
I & III
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D
II & IV
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Solution
The correct option is CI & III In the given reaction, HCl is oxidised to Cl2 by losing hydrogen whereas Pb3O4is reduced to PbCl2 by losing oxygen.