What Is the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Reaction?
4HCl $\rarr$

question 80

Multiple Choice

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

• A) HCl
• B) Cl₂
• C) MnO₂
• D) MnCl₂

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