Identify the Reducing Agent in the Following Redox Reaction

question 174

Multiple Choice

Identify the reducing agent in the following redox reaction:
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

• A) Mg(s)
• B) H⁺(aq)
• C) Cl^-(aq)
• D) H₂(g)
• E) MgCl₂(aq)

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