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The most commonly used reducing agent is...

The most commonly used reducing agent is

A

`AlCl_(3)`

B

`PbCl_(2)`

C

`SnCl_(4)`

D

`SnCl_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Reducing agents are those substances which reduces other substances and it self oxidises
In `SnCl_(2)`, Sn exists in +2 oxidation state, thus acts as a strong reducing agent i.e.,
`{:(SnCl_(2)+2FeCl_(3)rarr2FeCl_(2)+SnCl_(4)),(SnCl_(2)+2CuCl_(2)rarr2CuCl+SnCl_(4)):}`
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