In the following reaction what is the undergoing oxidation? 4KO2(s) + 2CO2(g)--->2K2CO3(s) + 3O2(g) A. This is not an oxidation-reduction reaction  B. O C. K

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In the following reaction what is the undergoing oxidation?

4KO2(s) + 2CO2(g)--->2K2CO3(s) + 3O2(g)

A. This is not an oxidation-reduction reaction 

B. O

C. K

D. C

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