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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) rarr 2FeCl_(2) + SnCl_(4)`
`SnCl_(2) + 2CuCl_(2) rarr 2CuCl + SnCl_(4)`
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