Hey buzywidbizworld
first of all the answer given at the back is right!
now the explanation:
the equation for Iodine is : 2I- - 2e- ---> I2
now as u can see the iodine is losing electrons and is thus oxidised(oil rig)
Whenever a substance is oxidised, it acts as a reducing agent
reason: because it is losing the electrons, which will later be gained by Cl to be reduced, therefore it is aiding Chlorine in getting reduced.
Do u get what i am trying to say?
Basically, always remember that whichever ion gets reduced acts as the oxidising agent and whichever gets oxidised acts as a reducing agent.
Tell me if you still didn't understand