AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Oxidation and Reduction MCQ Question

In the reaction Cl₂ + H₂O → HCl + HClO, chlorine (Cl₂) is reduced to hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hypochlorous acid (HClO), indicating that it does not act as an oxidizing agent; instead, it is being reduced. Therefore, option D is correct as chlorine does not facilitate oxidation in this context. Options A and C are incorrect because chlorine is not oxidizing another species, and option B is incorrect as it does not act as a reducing agent either; it is simply being transformed into other products.