Question

In the reaction given below, identify the species undergoing oxidation and reduction, respectively
$H _{2} S + Cl _{2} \longrightarrow 2 HCl + S$

• A. $H _{2} S$ is oxidised and $Cl _{2}$ is reduced
• B. $H _{2} S$ is reduced and $Cl _{2}$ is oxidised
• C. Both $H _{2} S$ and $Cl _{2}$ are oxidised
• D. Both $H _{2} S$ and $Cl _{2}$ are reduced

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) $H _{2} S$ is oxidised and $Cl _{2}$ is reduced