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Which of the following is a reducing agent in the reaction: H2S + Cl2 -> 2HCl + S?
AH2S
BCl2
CHCl
DS
✓ Correct Answer: A — H2S
H2S provides hydrogen (or loses electrons) to Cl2, acting as the reducing agent.
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