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In the reaction between sodium and chlorine to form sodium chloride, A. sodium atom is reduced B. sodium ion is reduced C. chlorine atom is reduced D. chloride ion is reduced

In the reaction between sodium and chlorine to form sodium chloride,
A. sodium atom is reduced B. sodium ion is reduced C. chlorine atom is reduced D. chloride ion is reduced

Grade:Upto college level

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Saurabh Koranglekar
askIITians Faculty 10335 Points
3 years ago
Dear student

The answer is option c

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Vikas TU
14149 Points
3 years ago
Each sodium atom loses an electron to form a sodium ion: The element that loses electrons is oxidized. In the reaction of sodium with chlorine, sodium is oxidized. The element that gains electrons is reduced.

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