CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2016 · Paper 1 · Question Q24
The equation for the reaction of silicon with chlorine is
\text{Si(s)} + 2\text{Cl}_2\text{(g)} \rightarrow \text{SiCl}_4(l).
In this reaction, silicon is the reducing agent and is
- (A)oxidized with an increase in oxidation state
- (B)oxidized with a decrease in oxidation state
- (C)reduced with an increase in oxidation state
- (D)reduced with a decrease in oxidation state
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