What Substance Is Reduced in the Following Redox Reaction? Co(s)

question 89

Multiple Choice

What substance is reduced in the following redox reaction? Co(s) + 2 HCl(aq) → CoCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

• A)Co
• B)HCl
• C)CoCl₂
• D)H₂
• E)none of the above

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