3Cu(s) + 8HNO\(_3\)(aq) → 3Cu(NO\(_3\))\(_2\)(aq) + 4H\(_2\)O(l) + 2NO(g)
In the equation above, copper is
- an electron acceptor
- a base
- an oxidizing agent
-
a reducing agent
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
A reducing agent (also called a reductant or reducer) is an element or compound that loses (or "donates") an electron to another chemical species in a redox chemical reaction. Since the reducing agent is losing electrons, it is said to have been oxidized. In the reaction, Copper is oxidized.
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