Question: Metallic copper (Cu) does not react with hydrochloric acid but is oxidized by nitric acid (HNO3) since the nitrate ion functions as the oxidizing agent

Metallic copper (Cu) does not react with hydrochloric acid but is oxidized by nitric acid (HNO3) since the nitrate ion functions as the oxidizing agent in acid medium. If NO (Ered = +0.96V) and Cu+ (Ered = +0.34) are formed as products, and the reaction is carried out under standard conditions, E for the reaction will be: A) +1.30 V B) +0.62 V C) +0.78 V D) +0.96 V

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