What Element Is Undergoing Oxidation (If Any)in the Following Reaction

question 76

Multiple Choice

What element is undergoing oxidation (if any) in the following reaction? Zn(s) + 2 AgNO₃(aq) → Zn(NO₃) ₂(aq) + 2 Ag(s)

• A) Zn
• B) N
• C) O
• D) Ag
• E) This is not an oxidation-reduction reaction.

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