Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

Chlorine replaces bromine from aqueous potassium bromide. The ionic equation for the reaction is shown below. $\text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{Br}^- \rightarrow 2\text{Cl}^- + \text{Br}_2$ Which statement about this reaction is true?

  • ABromide ions act as an oxidising agent.
  • BBromide ions are oxidised as electrons are lost.
  • CChlorine acts as a reducing agent.
  • DChlorine is reduced as electrons are lost.

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