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Chemistry Question on Structure of atom

Which is an oxidizing agent in following reaction?
Fe(s) + Cu2+(aq) →\to Fe2+(aq) + Cu(s)

A

Fe2+(aq)

B

Fe(s)

C

Cu2+(aq)

D

Cu(s)

Answer

Cu2+(aq)

Explanation

Solution

The oxidizing agent is Cu2+(aq).
It causes the oxidation of Fe(s) to Fe2+(aq) by accepting electrons from iron.