Identify the oxidizing agent in the follow redox reaction. Cl2(g) + 2KBr(aq) ->
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Identify the oxidizing agent in the follow redox reaction. Cl2(g) + 2KBr(aq) -> Br2(l) + 2KCl(aq)Explanation / Answer
Cl2 --> oxidation number is 0 because it's in its elemental state KBr --> oxidation number of K is +1 and oxidation number of Br is -1 Br2 --> oxidation number is 0 because it's in its elemental state KCl --> oxidation number of K is +1 and oxidation number of Cl is -1 Since the oxidation number of Cl2 went from 0 to -1 (decreases), it is being reduced and is the oxidizing agent. Since the oxidation number of Br wen from -1 to 0 (increases), it is being oxidized and is the reducing agent. Cl2 --> oxidizing agent KBr --> reducing agent Hope this helps! :)