The following reaction occurs in basic solution. Identify the oxidizing agent. Note that the reaction equation is not balanced.
H₂O(l) + Zn(s) + NO₃^-(aq) + OH^-(aq) $\rightarrow$ Zn(OH) ₄²^-(aq) + NH₃(aq)

Question

The following reaction occurs in basic solution. Identify the oxidizing agent. Note that the reaction equation is not balanced.
H₂O(l) + Zn(s) + NO₃^-(aq) + OH^-(aq)

\rightarrow

Zn(OH) ₄²^-(aq) + NH₃(aq)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a redox reaction, the species that causes the oxidation of another element is considered the oxidizing agent. In this reaction, NO₃^-(aq) is being reduced from +5 to +2 oxidation state, which means it is causing the oxidation of another species. Therefore, NO₃^-(aq) is the oxidizing agent.

The Following Reaction Occurs in Basic Solution →\rightarrow→ Zn(OH)42-(aq) + NH3(aq) A) Zn(s) B) NO3-(aq) C) OH-(aq) D)

The Following Reaction Occurs in Basic Solution $\rightarrow$ Zn(OH)₄²^-(aq) + NH₃(aq)
A) Zn(s)
B) NO₃^-(aq)
C) OH^-(aq)
D)