H2+Cl2=2HCl,which one is oxidised and reduced and why - Science - Chemical Reactions and Equations

Question

H2+Cl2=2HCl,which one is oxidised and reduced and why?

Afreed Ali · Accepted Answer

Cl2 + H2 =
2HCl

In this redox reaction,
H atoms in H2 are oxidized, Cl atoms in Cl2 are
reduced, Cl2 is the oxidizing agent, and
H2 is the reducing agent