Which best describes the reducing agent in this reaction? Cl sub 2 times A q plus 2 Br raised to the negative A q power rightarrow 2 Cl raised to the negative A q power plus Br sub 2 times A q
Answer
A
Bromine Br loses an electron, so it is the reducing agent.
B
Chlorine Cl loses an electron, so it is the reducing agent.
C
Bromine Br gains an electron, so it is the reducing agent.
D
Chlorine Cl gains an electron, so it is the reducing agent.