Balance the following aqueous reactions. Determine the oxidation states of the ions that have undergone oxidation or reduction. Identify the number of electrons gained or lost by these ions.   H3PO3 + HgCl2 -> Hg2Cl2 + H3PO4

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Balance the following aqueous reactions. Determine the oxidation states of the ions that have undergone oxidation or reduction. Identify the number of electrons gained or lost by these ions.

 

H3PO3 + HgCl2 -> Hg2Cl2 + H3PO4

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