Question

What substance is reduced in the reaction 2Fe2+ + Cl2 → 2Fe3+ + 2Cl−?

Cl2, because it gained electrons
Cl2, because it lost electrons
Fe2+, because it gained electrons
Fe2+, because it lost electrons

Answer 1

Cl2 because it gained electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Cl2, because it gained electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

2Fe^2+ went from 2+ to 3+

Cl2 went from 0 to -1

Reduction-gain

Oxidation-loss

- means gained and + means loss trust me it doesn't make sense but if you stick to it it'll be a lot easier for you.