What is true about this reaction? A CN is the reducing agent B CN is the oxidizing agent C An oxygen atom was reduced D The oxidation state of carbon in the CN group decreased in the reaction OH+C=N: C=N: + OH-

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What is true about this reaction?
A
CN is the reducing agent
B
CN is the oxidizing agent
C
An oxygen atom was reduced
D
The oxidation state of carbon in the CN group decreased in the reaction
OH+C=N:
C=N: +:ÖH-
Transcribed Image Text:What is true about this reaction? A CN is the reducing agent B CN is the oxidizing agent C An oxygen atom was reduced D The oxidation state of carbon in the CN group decreased in the reaction OH+C=N: C=N: +:ÖH-
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