Question

Which of the following is true about the given redox reaction?
$SnCl_2 + 2FeCl_3 \to SnCl_4 + 2FeCl_2$

• A. $SnCl_2$ is oxidised and $FeCl_3$ acts as oxidising agent.
• B. $FeCl_3$ is oxidised and acts as oxidising agent.
• C. $SnCl_2$ is reduced and acts as oxidising agent.
• D. $FeCl_3$ is oxidised and $SnCl_2$ acts as a oxidising agent.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$SnCl_2 + 2FeCl_3 \to SnCl_4 + 2FeCl_2$
Oxidation number of Sn changes from +2 to +4, it is oxidised and acts as a reducing agent.
Oxidation number of Fe changes from +3 to +2, it is reduced and acts as an oxidising agent.