Which is a correct description of the following reaction? H₂SO₄ + Cd(OH)₂→ 2H₂O + CdSO₄ A) This reaction is an acid-base reaction. B) In this reaction, hydrogen is oxidized. C) In this reaction, sulfur is oxidized. D) In this reaction, cadmium is oxidized. E) In this reaction, oxygen is oxidized.

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This reaction is an example of an acid-base reaction, where the hydroxide ion (OH-) from cadmium hydroxide (Cd(OH)2) reacts with the hydrogen ion (H+) from the acid (H2SO4) to form water (H2O), and the sulfate ion (SO42-) from the acid reacts with cadmium (Cd2+) to form cadmium sulfate (CdSO4).

Which Is a Correct Description of the Following Reaction? H2SO4

Which Is a Correct Description of the Following Reaction? H₂SO₄