In the following half equation, which is the oxidizing agent? How & why? NO3- (aq) + 4H+ (aq) + 3e- —> NO (g) + 2H2O A) NO3- B) H+ C) e- D) NO E) H2O

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Isaac Ray · Answer 1 · 2023-01-20T00:47:30+0000

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidation is the process through which electrons are gained. This indicates that only organisms on the electron side have the potential to be oxidizing agents. c, d, and e are, by definition, eliminated.

We also know that H+ is in the +1 oxidation state. The same is true for 'H' in H2O... it doesn't change oxidation states

Therefore, the answer must be a) nitrate

In the following half equation, which is the oxidizing agent? How & why? NO3- (aq) + 4H+ (aq) + 3e- —> NO (g) + 2H2O A) NO3- B) H+ C) e- D) NO E) H2O

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