In the equations given below, state giving reasons, whether substances have been oxidised or reduced.
(i) PbO + CO →Pb + CO2 (ii) H2S + Cl2 →2HCl + S.
(i) Carbon monoxide is oxidised as it gains oxygen.
(ii) Chlorine is reduced as it gains hydrogen.
(ii) Chlorine is reduced as it gains hydrogen.
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