Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions - Summary Problem - Part IV - Page 147: d

Answer

The oxidizing agent is Cyanide ion as it gives electrons to gold. The reducing agent is gold as it gain electrons.

Work Step by Step

The oxidizing agent is Cyanide ion as it gives electrons to gold. The reducing agent is gold as it gain electrons.
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