What Element Is Oxidized in the Following Chemical Reaction
H₂SO₄ $\rarr$

question 144

Multiple Choice

What element is oxidized in the following chemical reaction
H₂SO₄ + Cd(OH) ₂ $\rarr$ 2H₂O + CdSO₄

• A) H
• B) S
• C) O
• D) Cd
• E) this is not a redox reaction

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