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Which substance is the oxidizing agent in the following reaction? 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O

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Answer:

O₂

Step-by-step explanation:

When we create H₂O, the electrons tend to be shared by oxygen. The hydrogen bonds with the oxygen covalently, but the electrons tend to stay with the oxygen longer rather than near the hydrogens.

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