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i. 2PbO + C → 2Pb + CO2 ii. MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2 What is redox reaction?

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i. 2PbO + C → 2Pb + CO2
ii. MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
What is redox reaction? Identify the substance oxidised and the substance reduced in the above reactions.

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answered Feb 7, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) ● 5 ● 10 ● 15
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The reaction in which one reactant gets oxidised and the other reactant gets reduced is called redox reaction.
i. Infirst reaction, lead oxide gets reduced and carbon gets oxidised.
ii. Insecond reaction, HCl gets oxidised and MnO2 gets reduced.

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