Q.

Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent respectively in the given equation.

SnCl2(aq)+2FeCl3(aq)SnCl4(aq)+2FeCl2(aq)

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a

SnCl2, FeCl3

b

SnCl2, SnCl4

c

FeCl3, FeCl2

d

FeCl3, SnCl2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In a given reaction, FeCl3  acts as oxidizing agent and SnCl2(aq) acts as reducing agent. Since the element Sn has low reduction potential whereas Fe has high reduction potential. Hence, the element Sn loses its electrons reduces the other element iron (Fe).
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