What is the correct representation of reaction occurring when HCl is heated with MnO2?
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Reaction involved is:
MnO2 + HCl → MnCl2 + Cl2 + H2O
Assign the oxidation states we get:
O2 + H → Cl2 +
thus electron change in oxidation of Cl and reduction of Mn are same –2 electrons each
balance Cl
O2 + 4H → Cl2+
Balance O by adding H2O
O2 + 4H → Cl2+ + 2H2O
∴ balanced chemical reaction is:
MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O
The reaction can be represented in the ionic form as:
MnO2 + 4Cl− + 4H+ → Mn2+ + 2Cl− + Cl2 + 2H2O
OR
MnO2 + 2Cl− + 4H+ → Mn2+ +Cl2 + 2H2O
is the correct representation of reaction occurring when HCl is heated with MnO2
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