Question

During the formation of sodium chloride from its constituents,

• A. $Na$ undergoes oxidation and $Cl$ acts as an oxidizing agent.
• B. $Na$ undergoes reduction and $Cl$ undergoes oxidation.
• C. $Cl$ undergoes reduction and $Na$ acts as a reducing agent.
• D. $Na$ acts as a reducing agent and $Cl$ acts as an oxidizing agent.

Answer 1

The correct option is D $Na$ acts as a reducing agent and $Cl$ acts as an oxidizing agent.

During the formation of sodium chloride from its constituents, $Na$ acts as a reducing agent and $Cl$ acts as an oxidizing agent. $Na$ loses an electron to form $N{a}^{+}$ ion. Hence, $Na$ is oxidised and acts as reducing agent. $Cl$ gains an electron to form $C{l}^{-}$ ion. Hence, $Cl$ is reduced and acts as oxidisng agent.