Which of the following statements is correct about the reaction?2HgCl2(aq)+SnCl2(aq)⟶Hg2Cl2(s)+SnCl4(aq)
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a
Only oxidation takes place
b
Only reduction takes place
c
Both oxidation and reduction takes place
d
None of the above
answer is C.
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The given reaction is an example of redox reaction because oxidation of stannous chloride to stannic chloride and reduction of mercuric chloride to mercurous chloride take place simultaneously