Which species in this reaction are being oxidized and reduced? 3Cl2 + 2Al  -->  2AlCl3

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Which species in this reaction are being oxidized and reduced?

3Cl2 + 2Al  -->  2AlCl3

 

 1) Al is oxidized  Cl2 is reduced

2)  Both are oxidized  

3) Al is reduced    Cl2 is oxidized

4)  Both are reduced
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