Chemistry
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Question

Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl - is an example of:

  1. A chemical reaction
  2. Redox
  3. Oxidation
  4. Reduction

hintHint:

Lowering of oxidation state.

The correct answer is: Reduction


    Reduction is the transfer of electrons between species in a chemical reaction where there is a process of gaining electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state by an element. A reduction chemical reaction involves increasing electrons associated with a single atom or a group of atoms.

    Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl-

    Oxidation state of Chlorine reduces from 0 to -1. This is an example of reduction.

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