Chlorine replaces bromine from aqueous potassium bromide. The ionic equation for the reaction is shown below. $\text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{Br}^- \rightarrow 2\text{Cl}^- + \text{Br}_2$ Which statement about this reaction is true?
- ABromide ions act as an oxidising agent.
- BBromide ions are oxidised as electrons are lost.
- CChlorine acts as a reducing agent.
- DChlorine is reduced as electrons are lost.