Given the Following Net Ionic Equation,select the Correct Pairing of Half-Reactions

question 21

Multiple Choice

Given the following net ionic equation,select the correct pairing of half-reactions. Mg (s) + Zn²⁺ (aq) $\rightarrow$ Mg²⁺ (aq) + Zn (s)

• A) reduction: Mg \(\rightarrow\) Mg²⁺ + 2 e^-; oxidation: Zn²⁺ + 2 e^- \(\rightarrow\) Zn
• B) reduction: Zn²⁺ + 2 e^- \(\rightarrow\) Zn; oxidation: Mg \(\rightarrow\)Mg²⁺ + 2 e^-
• C) reduction: Zn²⁺ + 2 e^- \(\rightarrow\) Zn; oxidation: Mg²⁺ + 2 e^- \(\rightarrow\)Mg
• D) reduction: Zn \(\rightarrow\)Zn²⁺ + 2 e^-; oxidation: Mg \(\rightarrow\)Mg²⁺ + 2 e^-

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