In the reaction 2FeCl2+Cl2→2FeCl3, chlorine may be regarded as :
A
an oxidizing agent
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B
a reducing agent
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C
a catalyst
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D
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.