In the reaction below, which species is the reducing agent? F2(g) + Pt(s) → 2F-(aq) + Pt2+(aq) Oa. F(aq) Ob. Pt(s) Oc. Pt2* (aq) Od. F2(g) Oe. H20(1)

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In the reaction below, which species is the reducing agent?
F2(g) + Pt(s) → 2F-(aq) + Pt2+(aq)
Oa. F(aq)
Ob. Pt(s)
Oc. Pt2* (aq)
Od. F2(g)
Oe. H20(1)
Transcribed Image Text:In the reaction below, which species is the reducing agent? F2(g) + Pt(s) → 2F-(aq) + Pt2+(aq) Oa. F(aq) Ob. Pt(s) Oc. Pt2* (aq) Od. F2(g) Oe. H20(1)
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