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QuizMultiple Choice
Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium — Unit test
Question 13 • FL-2003350-Chemistry 1 Honors
Which best describes the reducing agent in the reaction below? Cl2(aq) + 2Br–(aq) 2Cl–(aq) + Br2(aq)
Answer
A
Bromine (Br) loses an electron, so it is the reducing agent.B
Bromine (Br) gains an electron, so it is the reducing agent.C
Chlorine (Cl) loses an electron, so it is the reducing agent.D
Chlorine (Cl) gains an electron, so it is the reducing agent.