What Element Is Oxidized in the Following Chemical Reaction
3Cu $\rarr$

question 41

Multiple Choice

What element is oxidized in the following chemical reaction
3Cu + 8HNO₃ $\rarr$ 3Cu(NO₃) ₂ + 2NO + 4H₂O

• A) Cu
• B) H
• C) N
• D) O
• E) H₂O

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