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Given the reaction below, which is being oxidized?
Mg + Cl2 Right arrow. Mg2+ + 2Cl–
2CI–
CI2
Mg
Mg2+
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Mg is being oxidized.
Reason: Mg goes from oxidation state 0 to +2 (Mg → Mg2+ + 2e−), losing electrons. Cl2 is reduced (Cl2 + 2e− → 2Cl−).
Reason: Mg goes from oxidation state 0 to +2 (Mg → Mg2+ + 2e−), losing electrons. Cl2 is reduced (Cl2 + 2e− → 2Cl−).
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