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  • 17-04-2019
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What element is oxidized in the following reaction?

HNO3 + Cu yields Cu(NO3)2 + NO2 + H2O
a.Cu
b.H
c.N
d.O

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Demigod7
Demigod7 Demigod7
  • 17-04-2019

Cu since the oxidation number of Cu is changed from 0 to +2. It means it is oxidized as per loss of two electrons.

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