Identify the Oxidizing and Reducing Agents in the Redox Reaction

question 3

Multiple Choice

Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the redox reaction below. 3Cu(s) + 8H⁺(aq) + 2NO₃−(aq) → 3Cu²⁺(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H₂O(l)

• A) reducing agent: Cu;oxidizing agent: Cu²⁺
• B) reducing agent: NO₃−;oxidizing agent: NO
• C) reducing agent: Cu;oxidizing agent: NO₃−
• D) reducing agent: NO₃−;oxidizing agent: Cu
• E) reducing agent: H⁺;oxidizing agent: NO

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