Question

In the reaction Mg+Cl2 gives MgCl2. Chlorine may be regarded as a reducing agent. How?

Answer 1

Answer:

In the reaction Mg+Cl2 gives MgCl2. Chlorine may be regarded as a reducing agent. Here chlorine gains the two electrons that are lost by magnesium. A reducing agent is a chemical substance that brings about the reduction of the other reactant, itself getting oxidised in the process.

Answer 2

Answer:

No clorine is an oxidetion agent

Explanation:

Here chlorine gains the two electrons that are lost by magnesium. A reducing agent is a chemical substance that brings about the reduction of the other reactant, itself getting oxidised in the process.