[Solved] MnO2 + 4HCl → 2 + 2H2O + Cl2

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MnO2 + 4HCl → 2 + 2H2O + Cl2

Identify the substance oxidized in the above equation.

(a) MnCl2
(b) HCl
(c) H2O
(d) MnO2

Answer: (d) Reason: In this reaction, HCl is oxidized to Cl2, whereas MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2.

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