Consider the following reaction: Sn4+ (aq) + Cu (s) à Sn²+ (aq) + Cu2+ (aq) Which of the following statements is true? A) The oxidation number on copper went down B) Copper is reduced and tin is oxidized C) Tin is reduced and copper is oxidized D) Tin and copper are both oxidized E) Electrons are transferred from tin to copper

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Consider the following reaction:

Sn4+ (aq) + Cu (s) = Sn2+ (aq) + Cu2+ (aq)

Which of the following statements is true?

Consider the following reaction:
Sn4+ (aq) + Cu (s) à Sn²+ (aq) + Cu2+ (aq)
Which of the following statements is true?
A) The oxidation number on copper went down
B) Copper is reduced and tin is oxidized
C) Tin is reduced and copper is oxidized
D) Tin and copper are both oxidized
O E) Electrons are transferred from tin to copper
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following reaction: Sn4+ (aq) + Cu (s) à Sn²+ (aq) + Cu2+ (aq) Which of the following statements is true? A) The oxidation number on copper went down B) Copper is reduced and tin is oxidized C) Tin is reduced and copper is oxidized D) Tin and copper are both oxidized O E) Electrons are transferred from tin to copper
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