Which of the reactants act as oxidant or reductant if any:

$C a + C l_{2} \to C a C l_{2}$

C l_{2}

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C a

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Both of these

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Both of these
The oxidation number of Ca increases from 0 to +2. Thus, Ca is oxidized and acts as reductant.
The oxidation number of $C l_{2}$ decreases from 0 to -1. Thus, $C l_{2}$ is reduced and acts as oxidizing agent.

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