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Chemistry NTSE Question In the reaction 2FeCl2 + Cl2 2FeCl3 chlorine may be regarded as (a) an oxidizing agent (b) a reducing agent (c) a catalyst (d) providing an inert medium

Answer 1

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the oxidation state of chlorine is zero so that
and the oxidation state of ferrous chloride is minus 3 so that there is reduction process .




same situation in ferrous chloride




hence, option number (A ) is correct

because there is reduction of chlorine gas
so it is an oxidising agent





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Answer 2

Answer:

In the given reaction chlorine is regarded as a reducing agent.

Explanation:

The reaction given is as follows:

2FeCl₂+Cl₂→2FeCl₃

In FeCl₂ the oxidation state of chlorine is +2.

Whereas, in FeCl₃ chlorine is in an oxidation state of +3.

Here, chlorine undergoes oxidation.

In a redox reaction, a species that undergo oxidation is called a reducing agent.

Therefore, in the given reaction chlorine is regarded as a reducing agent.