WAEC - Chemistry (2019 - No. 32)

consider the following reaction equation: 2NH\(_3 \) .+ 3Cl\(_2\) → N2 + 6HCl. 

NH\(_3\) is acting as?

a reducing agent
a dehydrating agent
a drying agent
an oxidizing agent

Explanation

- As a reducing agent, Ammonia reacts with chlorine to create nitrogen gas and hydrogen chloride vapour in the first step.

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