What is the change in oxidation number of selenium in the following redox reaction?
$SeO_{3(aq)}^{2-} + Cl_{2(g)} + 2OH^- \longrightarrow SeO_{4(aq)}^{2-} + 2Cl_{(aq)}^- + H_2O$

  • A
    $+2$ to $-2$
  • B
    $-2$ to $+2$
  • C
    $+4$ to $+6$
  • D
    $+3$ to $+4$

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