Identify the Oxidizing Agent in the Following Redox Reaction

question 101

Multiple Choice

Identify the oxidizing agent in the following redox reaction. Hg²⁺(aq) + Cu(s) → Cu²⁺(aq) + Hg(l)

• A)Hg ²⁺( aq)
• B)Cu( s)
• C)Cu ²⁺( aq)
• D)Hg( l)
• E)Hg ²⁺( aq)and Cu ²⁺( aq)

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