What is the reducing agent in this reaction? Cu (s) + 4HN03 (aq) = >Cu (N03) 2 (aq) + 2N02 (G) + 2H201

A) Cu

B) N03-

C) Cu (N03) 2

D) N02

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Kody Meyers

27 August, 07:42

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Finley Stewart · Answer 1

In this redox reaction:

oxidation of Cu (s) - > Cu+2 and reduction of N+5 (in HNO3) - > N+4 (in NO2)

occur. So Cu is the reducing agent.

What is the reducing agent in this reaction? Cu (s) + 4HN03 (aq) = >Cu (N03) 2 (aq) + 2N02 (G) + 2H201A) CuB) N03-C) Cu (N03) 2D) N02