In the following reaction, which species is the reducing agent? 3Cu + 6H⁺ + 2HNO₃ → 3Cu²⁺ + 2NO + 4H₂O A) N in HNO₃ B) Cu C) H⁺ D) N in NO E) Cu²⁺

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The reducing agent is the species that gets oxidized, meaning it loses electrons. In this reaction, copper (Cu) goes from a 0 oxidation state to a +2 oxidation state in CuSO4, indicating it has lost electrons and is therefore the reducing agent.

In the Following Reaction, Which Species Is the Reducing Agent