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What is the oxidizing agent in the given reaction, 2 Na (s) + H2 (g) → 2 NaH (s)?
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H₂
In the reaction, hydrogen gas (H₂) is reduced to form hydride ions (H⁻). The substance that causes the reduction by accepting electrons is the oxidizing agent, so hydrogen gas (H₂) is the oxidizing agent in this reaction.
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