This reaction occurs in a car’s catalytic converter. 2 NO g plus 2 CO g rightarrow cap n sub 2 times g plus 2 CO sub 2 g Which answer best describes the reducing and oxidizing processes in this reaction?
Answer
A
NO and CO are both oxidizing agents.
B
The oxidation state of nitrogen in NO changes from plus 2 to 0 , and the oxidation state of carbon in CO changes from plus 2 to plus 4 as the reaction proceeds.
C
The oxidation state of nitrogen in NO changes from 0 to plus 2 , and the oxidation state of carbon in CO changes from plus 4 to plus 2 as the reaction proceeds.