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In the reaction 2FeCl2+Cl22FeCl3, chlorine may be regarded as :

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an oxidizing agent
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a reducing agent
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a catalyst
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an inert medium provider
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Solution

The correct option is D an oxidizing agent
Oxidation state of Fe before the reaction is +2 and after the reaction is +3. This means that Fe is oxidised. Hence, chlorine is acting as an oxidizing agent.

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