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What is the oxidized substance in the following reaction?

Fe + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2

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Fe⁰ + 2 H⁺¹Cl⁻¹ = Fe⁺²Cl₂⁻¹ + H₂⁰

the iron is oxidized

the hydrogen is reduced


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