In the reaction: 2NO2 + Cu" + 2H2O --> 2HNO3 + Cu + 2H" Which of the following statements is correct? O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent HNO3 is the reducing agent, and H is the oxidizing agent O Cu is the reducing agent, and HNO3 is the oxidizing agent O Cu is the reducing agent, and H" is the oxidizing agent OH is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent

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Chapter22: The Chemistry Of The Transistion Elements
Section22.2: Metallurgy
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In the reaction: 2NO2 + Cu" + 2H20 --> 2HNO3 + Cu + 2H
Which of the following statements is correct?
O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent
HNO3 is the reducing agent, and H" is the oxidizing agent
O Cu is the reducing agent, and HNO3 is the oxidizing agent
Cu is the reducing agent, and H is the oxidizing agent
OHI the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent
Transcribed Image Text:In the reaction: 2NO2 + Cu" + 2H20 --> 2HNO3 + Cu + 2H Which of the following statements is correct? O HNO3 is the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent HNO3 is the reducing agent, and H" is the oxidizing agent O Cu is the reducing agent, and HNO3 is the oxidizing agent Cu is the reducing agent, and H is the oxidizing agent OHI the reducing agent, and Cu is the oxidizing agent
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