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Question

The most commonly used reducing agent is.

A

$AlCl_{3}$

B

$PbCl_{2}$

C

$SnCl_{4}$

D

$SnCl_{2}$

Answer

$SnCl_{2}$

Explanation

Solution

: $SnCl_{2}$ can be oxidised to $SnCl_{4}$ hence it acts as a reducing agent.