Refer to the reaction below and type in the substance that is being reduced! $ClO_3^- + Cu \rightarrow Cl^- + Cu^{2+}$
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In this reaction, the oxidation state of Cl changes from +5 in $ClO_3^-$ to -1 in $Cl^-$. This means that Cl gains 6 electrons. Show more…
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