Question

Which best describes the oxidizing agent in this reaction?
Cl2(aq) + 2Br–(aq) Right arrow. 2Cl–(aq) + Br2(aq)
Bromine (Br) is the oxidizing agent because it gains an electron.
Bromine (Br) is the oxidizing agent because it loses an electron.
Chlorine (Cl) is the oxidizing agent because it gains an electron.
Chlorine (Cl) is the oxidizing agent because it loses an electron.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Chlorine (Cl) is the oxidizing agent because it gains an electron. Two atoms of Br⁻ (Bromide) looses two electrons to form Br₂ molecule.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Chlorine (Cl) is the oxidizing agent because it gains an electron.

Explanation:

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