Answer to Question #73737 in Chemistry for jefferson

Question

5) Which species is oxidized in the reaction below?

Au(s) + 3NO3-(aq) + 6H+(aq) → Au3+(aq) + NO(g) + 3H2O (l)

H+, N+5, O2-, H2O, Au

A) H+

B) N+5

C) Au

D) O2-

E) H2O