Chemistry
Divide the following redox reactions into oxidation and reduction half reactions.
(i) Zn + Pb2+ ⟶ Zn2+ + Pb
(ii) Zn + Cu2+ ⟶ Zn2+ + Cu
(iii) Cl2 + 2Br- ⟶ Br2 + 2Cl-
(iv) Sn2+ + 2Hg2+ ⟶ Sn4+ + Hg22+
(v) 2Cu+ ⟶ Cu + Cu2+
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