Identify the reactant that gets oxidized in the following reaction. 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl₃(aq) + 3H₂(g)

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Identify the reactant that gets oxidized in the following reaction.  2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl₃(aq) + 3H₂(g)

J.R. S. · Accepted Answer

2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl₃(aq) + 3H₂(g)Al goes from ox. no. zero to ox. no. 3+.  It has been oxidized.

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