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The pair of compounds that can exist together is:

A

`FeCl_(3), SnCl_(2)`

B

`HgCl_(2), SnCl_(2)`

C

`FeCl_(2), SnCl_(2)`

D

`FeCl_(3), Kl`

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To determine which pair of compounds can coexist without undergoing oxidation or reduction, we need to analyze the oxidation states of the elements in each pair. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Identify the oxidation states of each compound in the pairs. - **FeCl3**: Iron (Fe) is in the +3 oxidation state. - **SnCl2**: Tin (Sn) is in the +2 oxidation state. - **HgCl2**: Mercury (Hg) is in the +2 oxidation state. - **FeCl2**: Iron (Fe) is in the +2 oxidation state. - **KI**: Potassium (K) is in the +1 oxidation state. ### Step 2: Analyze each pair for potential oxidation or reduction. 1. **FeCl3 and SnCl2**: - Fe (+3) can be reduced to Fe (+2). - Sn (+2) cannot be oxidized further. - **Conclusion**: This pair can undergo reduction; hence, they cannot coexist. 2. **HgCl2 and SnCl2**: - Hg (+2) can be reduced to Hg (+1). - Sn (+2) cannot be oxidized further. - **Conclusion**: This pair can undergo reduction; hence, they cannot coexist. 3. **FeCl2 and SnCl2**: - Fe (+2) is in its lowest oxidation state and cannot be reduced further. - Sn (+2) is also in its lowest oxidation state and cannot be oxidized further. - **Conclusion**: This pair cannot undergo oxidation or reduction; hence, they can coexist. 4. **FeCl3 and KI**: - Fe (+3) can be reduced to Fe (+2). - K (+1) cannot be oxidized further. - **Conclusion**: This pair can undergo reduction; hence, they cannot coexist. ### Step 3: Finalize the answer. The pair of compounds that can coexist without undergoing oxidation or reduction is **FeCl2 and SnCl2**. ### Summary of the Solution: - The answer is **FeCl2 and SnCl2** as both are in their lowest oxidation states and cannot be further reduced or oxidized.

To determine which pair of compounds can coexist without undergoing oxidation or reduction, we need to analyze the oxidation states of the elements in each pair. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Identify the oxidation states of each compound in the pairs. - **FeCl3**: Iron (Fe) is in the +3 oxidation state. - **SnCl2**: Tin (Sn) is in the +2 oxidation state. - **HgCl2**: Mercury (Hg) is in the +2 oxidation state. - **FeCl2**: Iron (Fe) is in the +2 oxidation state. - **KI**: Potassium (K) is in the +1 oxidation state. ...
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