Q.

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions from (i) to (v):

 

The reaction between MnO2 and HCl is depicted in the following diagram. It was observed that a gas with bleaching abilities was released.

 

(iii) Identify the correct statement from the following:

1 MnO2 is getting reduced whereas HCl is getting oxidised.  
2 MnO2 and HCl both are getting reduced.  
3 MnO2 and HCl both are getting oxidised.  
4 None of the above.  

Ans.

(1)