Question

The substance oxidized and the oxidizing agent in the following reaction are respectively :
$Zn+H_{2}S{O}_4\to ZnS{O}_4+H_2$

• A. zinc atoms and hydrogen ions
• B. zinc ions and hydrogen atoms
• C. hydrogen ions and zinc atoms
• D. hydrogen atoms and zinc ions

Answer 1

The correct option is A zinc atoms and hydrogen ions

$Zn$ get oxidized in the reaction as it gave electrons to form $Z{n}^{2+}$, $H_{2}S{O}_4$ is the oxidizing agent which gives $H^{+}$ ions.