Identify the correct statement with respect to the following reaction,2K2MnO4 + Cl2 → 2KCl + 2KMnO4

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Oxidation of potassium manganate is taking place.

Reduction of potassium manganate is taking place

Oxidation of Cl2 is taking place

Cl2 acts as reducing agent in the reaction.

answer is A.

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K2MnO4 (reducing agent) undergoes OxidationCl2 (oxidizing agent) undergoes reductionOption (1) is correct

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