What element is undergoing oxidation (if any) in the following reaction? 2 hcl(aq) + ca(oh)2(aq) → 2 h2o(l) + 2 cacl2(aq)

None of the elements oxidized.

Explanation:

The oxidation reduction reactions are called redox reaction. These reactions are take place by gaining or losing the electrons and oxidation state of elements are changed.

Oxidation:

Oxidation involve the removal of electrons and oxidation state of atom of an element is increased.

Reduction:

Reduction involve the gain of electron and oxidation number is decreased.

Chemical equation:

2HCl + Ca(OH)₂   →   2H₂O + 2CaCl₂

with oxidation state:

2{H⁺Cl⁻} + [Ca⁺²{(O⁻²)H⁺)}₂]   →   [2{(H⁺)₂O⁻²}] + [2{(Ca²⁺)(Cl⁻)₂}]

None of the elements oxidized. The oxidation sates of all elements are same in reactants and products.

your answer would be “dry”