Here is a balanced reaction: 14 H+ (aq) + Cr2O7 2- (aq) + 6 Cl- (aq) ➔ 2 Cr3+(aq) + 7 H2O (l) + 3 Cl2 (g) Which of the following statements is true about this reaction? A. Oxygen is being oxidized. B. Protons are being oxidized to water. C. Chromium starts out in the +4 oxidation state and is reduced to +3. D. The chloride ion is being reduced to chlorine gas. E. None of a, b, c, or d are true.

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Here is a balanced reaction:

14 H+ (aq) + Cr2O7 2- (aq) + 6 Cl- (aq) ➔ 2 Cr3+(aq) + 7 H2O (l) + 3 Cl2 (g)

Which of the following statements is true about this reaction?

A. Oxygen is being oxidized.

B. Protons are being oxidized to water.

C. Chromium starts out in the +4 oxidation state and is reduced to +3.

D. The chloride ion is being reduced to chlorine gas.

E. None of a, b, c, or d are true.

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