Question

Which of the following is true about the given redox reaction?

$SnCl_{2} + 2FeCl_{3} \rightarrow SnCl_{4} + 2FeCl_{2}$

• A. $SnCl_{2}$is oxidized and $FeCl_{3}$acts as oxidizing agent.
• B. $FeCl_{3}$is oxidized and acts as oxidizing agent.
• C. $SnCl_{2}$ is reduced and acts as oxidizing agent.
• D. $FeCl_{3}$is oxidized and $SnCl_{2}$acts as a oxidising agent.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$SnCl_{2}$is oxidized and $FeCl_{3}$acts as oxidizing agent.

Answer 2

: $SnCl_{2} + 2FeCl_{3} \rightarrow SnCl_{4} + 2FeCl_{2}$

Oxidation number of Sn changes from + 2 to +4, it is oxidised and as acts a reducing agent.

Oxidation number of Fe changes from +3 to +2, it is reduced and acts as an oxidising agent.