Practice question
Question
In the reaction 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃, what is the reducing agent?
Explanation
The reducing agent is oxidized. Fe (0) loses electrons to become Fe (+3) in FeCl₃, reducing Cl₂.
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