Question

PCl₅ is a 

(A) Oxidizing agent 

(B) Reducing agent 

(C) Both a and b 

(D) None

Answer 1

Correct Answer is: (A) Oxidizing agen

• PCl₅ can act as an oxidizing agent not as the reducing agent. 

• The highest oxidation state that P can show is +5. In PCl₅, phosphorus is in its highest state (+5). 

• However, it can decrease its oxidation state and act as an oxidizing agent.