What Is the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Reaction? 4HCl

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction? 4HCl + MnO₂ → Cl₂ + 2H₂O + MnCl₂

• A)HCl
• B)Cl₂
• C)MnO₂
• D)MnCl₂

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