Question

Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are correct?

MnO₂ + 4HCI → MnCl₂ +2H₂O + Cl₂ 

(i) HCl is oxidized to Cl₂ 

(ii) MnO₂ is reduced to MnCl₂

(iii) MnCl₂ acts as an oxidizing agent 

(iv) HCl acts as an oxidizing agent 

(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) 

(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) 

(c) (i) and (ii) only 

(d) (iii) and (iv) only

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) (i) and (ii) only