Consider the following statements:
In the chemical reaction:
$MnO_2 + 4HCl \to MnCl_2 + 2H_2O + Cl_2$
$(1)$ Manganese ion is oxidised
$(2)$ Manganese ion is reduced
$(3)$ Chloride ion is oxidised
$(4)$ Chloride ion is reduced.
Which of these statements are correct?

  • A
    $1$ and $3$
  • B
    $1$ and $4$
  • C
    $2$ and $3$
  • D
    $2$ and $4$

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