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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

Observe the following reaction \(2 \mathrm{KClO}_3(\mathrm{~s}) \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2 \mathrm{KCl}(\mathrm{s})+3 \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g})\)
In this reaction

  1. A Cl is oxidized and O is reduced
  2. B Cl is reduced and O is oxidized
  3. C K is oxidized and O is reduced
  4. D K is reduced and Cl is also reduced
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) Cl is reduced and O is oxidized

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Detailed explanation

So here chlorine is reduced but oxygen is oxidised.