Question

Equation for the following reaction.
$Cu+{xHNO}_3\to Cu{\left({NO}_3\right)}_2+{2H}_{2}O+{2NO}_y$
Find the value of $x$ and $y$.

• A. $x=4,y=2$
• B. $x=1,y=2$
• C. $x=2,y=2$
• D. $x=4,,y=1$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $x=4,y=2$

$Cu+{4HNO}_3\to Cu{\left({NO}_3\right)}_2+{2H}_{2}O+{2NO}_2$