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Question: Identify undergoing oxidation species in following reaction. $A + B \longrightarrow A^+ + B^{2-}$...

Identify undergoing oxidation species in following reaction.

A+B⟶A++B2−A + B \longrightarrow A^+ + B^{2-}

A

A

B

B−^{-}

C

A+^+

D

B2−^{2-}

Answer

A

Explanation

Solution

In the reaction, A is converted to A⁺, which implies that A loses an electron. Loss of electrons is oxidation. Therefore, A is undergoing oxidation.