Determine the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Reaction

question 56

Multiple Choice

Determine the oxidizing agent in the following reaction.
Ni(s) + 2AgClO₄(aq) → Ni(ClO₄) ₂(aq) + 2Ag(s)

• A) Ag⁺
• B) Ni
• C) Cl
• D) O
• E) This is not an oxidation-reduction reaction.

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