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JAMB Chemistry 1984 Question 26

Question 26

Redox Reactions

3Cl2 + 2NH3 → N2 + 6HCl. In the above reaction, ammonia acts as

  1. A.a reducing agent
  2. B.an oxidizing agent
  3. C.an acid
  4. D.a catalyst
  5. E.a drying agent
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Answer: A (a reducing agent)

Explanation

Nitrogen goes from −3 in NH3 to 0 in N2, so ammonia is oxidised. It gives electrons to chlorine, so it is the reducing agent.