Question

In the reaction 4K + CCl₄ → C + 4KCl, which of the following statements is true?

1) K is the oxidizing agent and CCl₄ is the reducing agent.
2) CCl₄ is the oxidizing agent and K is the reducing agent.
3) K is the oxidizing agent and C is the reducing agent.
4) CCl₄ is the oxidizing agent and C is the reducing agent.

Answer 1

In the reaction 4K + CCl₄ → C + 4KCl, K is the reducing agent and CCl₄ is the oxidizing agent.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the reaction 4K + CCl₄ → C + 4KCl, the substance that is oxidized is K, and the substance that is reduced is CCl₄. The reducing agent is the same as the substance that is oxidized, so K is the reducing agent.

Similarly, the oxidizing agent is the same as the substance that is reduced, so CCl₄ is the oxidizing agent.