Consider the Reaction: CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(g) Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 65

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction: CH₄(g) + 2O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(g) Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Carbon is oxidized.
• B)Oxygen is the reducing agent.
• C)Oxygen is oxidized.
• D)Carbon is the oxidizing agent.
• E)The reaction is not an oxidation-reduction reaction.

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