In the Following Reaction: 2 Mn⁺² + Br₂ $\rightarrow$ 2 Mn⁺³ + 2 Br^- the Species That Is Oxidized

In the following reaction: 2 Mn⁺² + Br₂ $\rightarrow$ 2 Mn⁺³ + 2 Br^- the species that is oxidized is ________.

A) Mn²⁺
B) Br^-
C) Mn⁺³
D) Br₂