Consider the Reaction: Cu(s) + 4HNO₃(aq) $\rightarrow$ Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2NO₂(g) + 2OH^-(aq) Which Species Is the Oxidizing

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction: Cu(s) + 4HNO₃(aq) $\rightarrow$ Cu(NO₃) ₂(aq) + 2NO₂(g) + 2OH^-(aq) Which species is the oxidizing agent?

• A)OH^-
• B)NO²
• C)Cu(NO₃)₂
• D)HNO₃
• E)Cu

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