Which Element Is Reduced in the Following Reaction? Cu

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which element is reduced in the following reaction? Cu + 2H₂SO₄ → CuSO₄ + SO₂ + 2H₂O

• A) Cu
• B) H
• C) S
• D) O
• E) H₂O

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