Which species functions as the reducing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction? 2 P(s)+ 3 Br₂(l)→ 2 PBr₃(l) A)Br^-(aq) B)Br₂(l) C)P(s) D)P³⁺(aq)

Name: Which species functions as the reducing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction? 2 P(s)+ 3 Br 2 (l)→ 2 PBr 3 (l) A)Br - (aq) B)Br 2 (l) C)P(s) D)P 3+ (aq)
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In the given reaction, P(s) is oxidized by Br to form PBr3. This implies that Br is the oxidizing agent and P(s) is the reducing agent.

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