Which Species Is the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Reaction

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which species is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction?
Mg + 2 HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂

• A)Mg⁰ to Mg²⁺
• B)H¹⁺ to H⁰
• C)Cl^1- to Cl^2-
• D)Cl⁰ to Cl^2-

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