In the Following Reaction, Which Species Is the Reducing Agent

question 68

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction, which species is the reducing agent?
3Cu + 6H⁺ + 2HNO₃ → 3Cu²⁺ + 2NO + 4H₂O

• A) N in HNO₃
• B) Cu
• C) H⁺
• D) N in NO
• E) Cu²⁺

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