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Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements.
Statement I: 
In the above reaction, Cl has been oxidized to 
while 
has been reduced to S .
Statement II: In a reaction, the element whose oxidation number decreases is reduced and the element whose oxidation number increases is oxidized.
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Sulphur is oxidized, and chlorine is reduced.
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