Example 4.6b: Describing Redox Reactions

This equation describes the production of tin(II) chloride:

\(\ce{Sn(s)}\)\(\ce{ + }\)\(\ce{2HCl(g)}\)\(\ce{->}\)\(\ce{SnCl2(s)}\)\(\ce{ + }\)\(\ce{H2(g)}\)\(\ce{ }\)

Is this a redox reaction? If so, provide a more specific name for the reaction if appropriate, and identify the oxidant and reductant.


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