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2Al + 3Br2->2AlBr3 What Is Oxidized?

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The oxidation number of Al in Al is 0, and in AlBr3 is +3, loss of electrons so oxidation.
The oxidation number of Br in Br2 is 0, and in AlBr3 is -1, gain of electrons so reduction.
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