In the reaction: 2 HNO3 (aq) + Cu(s) + 2H† (aq) → 2NO3 (aq) + Cu²+ + 2H2O (aq) (1) Which of the following statements is correct? O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and H+ is the oxidizing agent This is not a redox reaction O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent Cu is the reducing agent, and H+ is the oxidizing agent

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In the reaction:
2 ΗΝΟ, (aq) +
+ Cu(s) + 2H+
(aq)
→
2NO3 (aq) +
Cu?
2+
(aq) + 2H2O ()
Which of the following statements is correct?
O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and H+ is the oxidizing agent
O This is not a redox reaction
HNO3 is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent
Cu is the reducing agent, and H+ is the oxidizing agent
Transcribed Image Text:In the reaction: 2 ΗΝΟ, (aq) + + Cu(s) + 2H+ (aq) → 2NO3 (aq) + Cu? 2+ (aq) + 2H2O () Which of the following statements is correct? O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and H+ is the oxidizing agent O This is not a redox reaction HNO3 is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent Cu is the reducing agent, and H+ is the oxidizing agent
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