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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Inert Pair Effect

The most commonly used reducing agent is

A.AlCl3
B.PbCl2
C.SnCl4
D.SnCl2✓ Correct
Explanation

Sn can exhibit +2 and +4 oxidation state. Sn will easily lose an electron to exist as Sn(+4) as it is more stable state. So, it is the best reducing agent.

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