Asked by tj

What is the reducing agent in the following reaction?

Cl2(aq) + 2Brmc001-1.jpg(aq) mc001-2.jpg 2Clmc001-3.jpg(aq) + Br2(aq)
Br2
CI2
Br-
CI-

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The reducing agent is Br− (bromide ion). Br− is oxidized to Br2 (goes from −1 to 0), so it donates electrons and reduces Cl2.