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oxidation

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1)

Assign oxidation numbers for each of the following atoms in the redox reaction given below.
2H^+(aq) + 2HNOsub2(aq) + 2I^- -> 2NO(g) +2H2O(l) +Isub2(s)

a) Oxidation numbers for each

b) which atom is being reduced and why.

c) Which atom is being oxidized and why.

d) Which molecule/ion is the reducing agent and why.

e) Which molecule/ion is the oxidizing agent and why.

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