What is the oxidising agent in the following reaction? 2Fe2+aq+Cl2(g)→2Fe3+(aq)+2Cl−(aq)
A
Fe2+
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B
Cl2
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C
Fe3+
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D
Cl−
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Solution
The correct option is BCl2 The compounds which reduced other substance by removing an electron from it is called as an oxidizing agent. In the given reaction chlorine gas oxidise Fe+2 to form Fe+3.