Consider the Following Oxidation-Reduction Reaction: 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2Hg(l) + 2Cl^-(aq) $\rightarrow$

Multiple Choice

Consider the following oxidation-reduction reaction: 2Fe³⁺(aq) + 2Hg(l) + 2Cl^-(aq) $\rightarrow$ 2Fe²⁺(aq) + Hg₂Cl₂(s) Which one of the following pairs correctly indicates the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent in this reaction? Oxidizing agent Reducing agent

A) Hg(l) Fe³⁺(aq)
B) Hg(l) Cl^-(aq)
C) Fe³⁺(aq) Cl^-(aq)
D) Fe³⁺(aq) Hg(l)
E) Cl^-(aq) Fe³⁺(aq)