Which species functions as the oxidizing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction? Zn(s)+ Ni²⁺(aq)→ Ni(s)+ Zn²⁺(aq) A)Ni(s) B)Ni²⁺(aq) C)Zn(s) D)Zn²⁺(aq)

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In a redox reaction, the oxidizing agent is the species that gets reduced. In the given reaction, Ni^2+ (from Ni^2+ aq) gains electrons to form Ni(s), thus it is reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.

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