Consider the following equation H2O + 2Fe2+ + Cl2 ↔ 2Fe3+ + 2Cl- + H2O. Which behaves as an oxidizing agent?

  • A Fe2+
  • B Cl2
  • C Fe3+
  • D Cl-
  • E H2O
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The correct answer is B. Cl2

- An oxidizing agent is a substance that causes oxidation by accepting electrons; therefore, it gets reduced. A reducing agent is a substance that causes reduction by losing electrons; therefore it gets oxidized.

- Common examples of oxidizing agents include halogens (such as chlorine and fluorine)

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