Which statement is true about the following reaction? S + Cl2→ SCl2


Chlorine is reduced to SCl2.

Sulfur is the oxidizing agent.

Chlorine is oxidized to SCl2.

Sulfur is reduced to SCl2.

Respuesta :

I believe the correct answer would be the first option. From the reaction given above, we say that chlorine is being reduced to SCl2. The oxidation state of chlorine reduced from 0 to -1 while for sulfur it is oxidized from 0 to +2.