C2H4 is a reducing agent, Cl2 is an oxidizing agent.
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Reactants:
C2H4 – Ethene
Other names: Ethylene, CH2=CH2, H2C=CH2, R-1150
Appearance: Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed gas with characteristic odour
Cl2
Names: Chlorine, Molecular chlorine
Appearance: Greenish-yellow compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Greenish-yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
Products:
C2H4Cl2 – 1,2-Dichloroethane
Other names: Ethylene dichloride, 1, 2-DCA
Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Colourless viscous liquid with characteristic odour. turns dark on exposure to air, moisture and light ; Colorless liquid with a pleasant, chloroform-like odor. [Note: Decomposes slowly, becomes acidic & darkens in color.]
