Consider the Reaction: 2HgO(s)→ 2Hg(l)+ O₂(g)Which of the Following Statements

question 48

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction: 2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O₂(g) Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Mercury is reduced.
• B)Oxygen is oxidized.
• C)Mercury(II)ion is the oxidizing agent.
• D)Oxide ion is the reducing agent.
• E)All of these statements are correct.

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