6. Identify the type of reaction shown by this chemical equation:

2A1 + Cl2 → 2AICI

Synthesis

Explanation:

Synthesis reaction:

It is the reaction in which two or more simple substance react to give one or more complex product.

General equation;

A + B → AB

The given reaction is synthesis reaction.

Chemical equation:

2Al + Cl₂ → 2AlCl

it is also redox reaction because oxidation reduction take place.

The oxidation state of aluminium and chlorine is zero on left side while it on right side aluminium become cation with charge of + 1 and chlorine become anion with a charge of - 1.

Aluminium is reducing agent while chlorine is oxidizing agent.

Oxidizing agents:

Oxidizing agents oxidize the other elements and itself gets reduced.

Reducing agents:

Reducing agents reduced the other element are it self gets oxidized.