Consider the Following Oxidation-Reduction Reaction: 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2Hg(l) + 2Cl^-(aq) $\rightarrow$

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Multiple Choice

Consider the following oxidation-reduction reaction: 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2Hg(l) + 2Cl^-(aq) $\rightarrow$ 2Fe²⁺(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s) Which one of the following pairs correctly indicates the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent in this reaction? Oxidizing agent Reducing agent

• A)Hg(l) Fe³⁺(aq)
• B)Hg(l) Cl^-(aq)
• C)Fe³⁺(aq) Cl^-(aq)
• D)Fe³⁺(aq) Hg(l)
• E)Cl^-(aq) Fe³⁺(aq)

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