MnO + 4HCl -- MnC$$l_2$$ + 2$$H_2O$$ + C$$l_2$$​​​​​​ ​​​​​ ​​​​​

According to the given reaction, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)  ​$$Cl_2$$ is oxidised to HCl.

The statement "Cl₂ is oxidised to HCl" is incorrect.

Information booster:​

• In this reaction, MnO₂ is reduced to MnCl₂, and HCl is oxidized to produce Cl₂.
• Reduction involves the removal of oxygen or the gain of electrons.
• Oxidation involves the addition of oxygen or the loss of electrons.
• Here, MnO₂ acts as an oxidizing agent, while HCl acts as a reducing agent.
• This process is a redox reaction, meaning both oxidation and reduction happen simultaneously.

This reaction demonstrates how manganese dioxide facilitates the release of chlorine gas through a redox process.