Consider the Following Balanced Redox Reaction

question 72

Multiple Choice

Consider the following balanced redox reaction
3CuO(s) + 2NH₃(aq)  N₂(g) + 3H₂O(l) + 3Cu(s)
Which of the following statements is true?

• A) CuO(s) is the oxidizing agent and copper is reduced.
• B) CuO(s) is the oxidizing agent and copper is oxidized.
• C) CuO(s) is the reducing agent and copper is oxidized.
• D) CuO(s) is the reducing agent and copper is reduced.
• E) CuO(s) is the oxidizing agent and N₂(g) is the reducing agent.

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