Question

In the reaction `2"FeCl"_2 + "Cl"_2 -> 2"FeCl"_3`, chlorine may be regarded as?

`a)` an oxidizing agent
`b)` a reducing agent
`c)` a catalyst
`d)` providing an inert medium

Answer 1

The answer is `option (a)`

Explanation:

The reaction is

`2FeCl_3+Cl_2 rarr2FeCl_3`

The reactions are

`Fe^(2+)rarrFe^(3+)+e^-`

`Cl_2+2e^(-) rarr 2Cl^-`

So, Chlorine is the oxidising agent.

The answer is `option (a)`