Which among the following statements 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 ∙ The chemical reaction which involves addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen or loss of electrons is called oxidation.
∙ The chemical reaction which involves addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen or gain of electrons is called reduction.
∙ In the given reaction, HCl is oxidised to Cl2 by losing hydrogen whereas Pb3O4 is reduced to PbCl2 by losing oxygen.