In the reaction shown,________ is the oxidizing agent because it ________. Ni(s)+ CuCl₂(aq)→ Cu(s)+ NiCl₂(aq) A)Ni;causes reduction B)Ni;gets reduced C)CuCl₂;causes reduction D)CuCl₂;gets reduced E)NiCl₂;gets reduced

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The oxidizing agent is the species that causes another species to get oxidized while getting reduced itself. In this reaction, the oxidation state of Ni decreases from 0 to -1, while the oxidation state of Cu increases from +1 to 0. This means CuCl2 is causing Ni to get oxidized while getting reduced itself, making it the oxidizing agent. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

In the Reaction Shown,________ Is the Oxidizing Agent Because It