For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.

2CO + 2NO - > 2CO2 + N2

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Laila Sexton

16 July, 05:45

For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.

2CO + 2NO - > 2CO2 + N2

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Caleb Bowen · Answer 1

The element that was oxidized is carbon, as it's oxidation state increased (electrons were lost) from + 2 (in the reactants) to + 4 (in the products). The element that was reduced is nitrogen, as it gained electrons and went from a + 2 oxidation state (reactants) to a 0 oxidation state (products). Since the carbon was oxidized and it's electrons were used to reduce the nitrogen, carbon is the reducing agent.

For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.2CO + 2NO - > 2CO2 + N2

For the following reaction, identify the element that was oxidized, the element that was reduced, and the reducing agent. Give an explanation for each answer.

2CO + 2NO - > 2CO2 + N2