Identify the oxidizing agent in the following redox reaction.
Hg²⁺(aq) + Cu(s) → Cu²⁺(aq) + Hg(l)
A) Hg²⁺(aq)
B) Cu(s)
C) Cu²⁺(aq)
D) Hg(l)
E) Hg²⁺(aq) and Cu²⁺(aq)
Answer: A
Chemistry MC
Chemistry Chapter 4
Identify the oxidizing agent in the following redox reaction. Hg²⁺(aq) + Cu(s) → Cu²⁺(aq) + Hg(l)