Consider the reaction:  H2SO4 + Zn  →  ZnSO4 + H2.  What is the reducing agent? a)   H2 c)   Zn b)   H2SO4 d)   ZnSO4

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  1. Consider the reaction:  H2SO4 + Zn  →  ZnSO4 + H2.  What is the reducing agent?

a)   H2 c)   Zn

b)   H2SO4 d)   ZnSO4

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