Identify the reactant that gets oxidized in the following reaction. 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl₃(aq) + 3H₂(g)   A) H in HCl B) Cl in HCl C) Al in AlCl₃ D) Al in Al(s) E) H in H₂

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Identify the reactant that gets oxidized in the following reaction. 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl₃(aq) + 3H₂(g)
 
A) H in HCl
B) Cl in HCl
C) Al in AlCl₃
D) Al in Al(s)
E) H in H₂
 
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