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Which species functions as the reducing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction? ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g) A) C(s) B) CO(g) C) Zn(s) D) ZnO(s)

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          Which species functions as the reducing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction? ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g)
A) C(s)
B) CO(g)
C) Zn(s)
D) ZnO(s)

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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04/12/2023

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In ZnO, Zn has an oxidation state of +2 and O has an oxidation state of -2. In C, the oxidation state is 0. In Zn, the oxidation state is 0. In CO, C has an oxidation state of +2 and O has an oxidation state of -2. Now, let's compare the oxidation states of each Show more…

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Which species functions as the reducing agent in the following reduction-oxidation reaction? ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g) A) C(s) B) CO(g) C) Zn(s) D) ZnO(s)