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What is the identity of the 'reducing agent' in the reaction: $2Al + 3Fe^{2+} \rightarrow 2Al^{3+} + 3Fe$?

AAl
BFe2+
CAl3+
DFe

✓ Correct Answer: AAl

Aluminum (Al) loses electrons to become Al3+, thus reducing the iron ions. Therefore, Al is the reducing agent.

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