In the reaction 2Cs(s)+ Cl₂(g)$\to$ 2CsCl(s),Cl₂ is A)the reducing agent B)the oxidizing agent C)oxidized D)the electron donor E)two of these

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In the given reaction, Cs is getting oxidized from its elemental state to its +1 oxidation state while Cl₂ is getting reduced from its elemental state to its -1 oxidation state. Therefore, Cl₂ is the oxidizing agent while Cs is the reducing agent.

In the Reaction 2Cs(s)+ Cl2(g) →\to→ 2CsCl(s),Cl2 Is A)the Reducing Agent B)the Oxidizing Agent C)oxidized D)the

In the Reaction 2Cs(s)+ Cl₂(g) $\to$ 2CsCl(s),Cl₂ Is
A)the Reducing Agent
B)the Oxidizing Agent
C)oxidized
D)the