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The most commonly used reducing agent is...

The most commonly used reducing agent is ……..

A

`AlCl_3`

B

`PbCl_3`

C

`SnCl_4`

D

`SnCl_2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
In `SnCl_2 , Sn^(2+)` can be easily oxidized to `Sn^(4+)` because +4 oxidation state of Sn is more stable than +2 oxidation state. Hence, `SnCl_2` acts as a reducing agent.
e.g., `SnCl_2 + 2FeCl_3 to SnCl_4 + 2FeCl_2`
`SnCl_2 + 2FeCl_3 to 2FeCl_2+ SnCl_4`
`SnCl_2 +2CuCl_2 to 2CuCl_2 + SnCl_4`
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