Consider the reaction: 2HgO(s) $\rightarrow$ 2Hg(l) + O₂(g) Which of the following statements is correct?

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A) Mercury is reduced because it goes from a positive (+II) oxidation state to an elemental state (0).
B) Oxygen is oxidized because it goes from an elemental state (0) to a negative (-II) oxidation state.
C) Mercury(II) ion is the oxidizing agent because it is causing the oxidation of oxygen while undergoing reduction itself.
D) Oxide ion is the reducing agent because it is causing the reduction of mercury while undergoing oxidation itself. 
Therefore, all of the statements are correct.

Consider the Reaction: 2HgO(s) →\rightarrow→ 2Hg(l) + O2(g) Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

Consider the Reaction: 2HgO(s) $\rightarrow$ 2Hg(l) + O₂(g) Which of the Following Statements Is Correct