Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

This redox equation is given: $\text{SnCl}_2(aq) + 2\text{HgCl}_2(aq) \rightarrow \text{SnCl}_4(aq) + \text{Hg}_2\text{Cl}_2(s)$. Which species undergoes oxidation in this reaction?

  • A$\text{Sn}^{2+}$
  • B$\text{Cl}^-$
  • C$\text{Hg}^+$
  • D$\text{Hg}^{2+}$

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