Pcl5 can act as as an oxidising agent but not as a reducing agent, why ?
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because it is a stable for of phosphorus Penta chloride. so it can onlyact as oxidation
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Hey !!
The oxidation state of P in PCl₅ is +5. As P has five electrons in its valence shell, it cannot increase its oxidation state beyond +5 by donating electrons, therefore PCl₅ cannot act as a reducing agent. However, it can decrease its oxidation number from +5 to +3 or some lower value. So, PCl₅ acts as an oxidising agent.
Example :- It oxidises Ag to AgCl and Sn to SnCl₄
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