In the reaction : 2K+ Br2= 2KBr which of the following is correct ? a) bother potassium and bromine are oxidized b) neither potassium nor bromine are oxidized or reduced c) potassium is oxidized and bromine is reduced d) both potassium and bromine are reduced e) bromine is oxidized and potassium is reduced

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In the reaction : 2K+ Br2= 2KBr

which of the following is correct ?

a) bother potassium and bromine are oxidized 

b) neither potassium nor bromine are oxidized or reduced 

c) potassium is oxidized and bromine is reduced 

d) both potassium and bromine are reduced 

e) bromine is oxidized and potassium is reduced

 

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