Question

Which of the following is true about the given redox reaction?
$SnC{l}_2+2FeC{l}_3\to SnC{l}_4+2FeC{l}_2$

• A. $SnC{l}_2$ is oxidised and $FeC{l}_3$ acts as oxidising agent.
• B. $FeC{l}_3$ is oxidised and acts as oxidising agent.
• C. $SnC{l}_2$ is reduced and acts as oxidising agent.
• D. $FeC{l}_3$ is oxidised and $SnC{l}_2$ acts as a oxidising agent.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$SnC{l}_2+2FeC{l}_3\to SnC{l}_4+2FeC{l}_2$
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.