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Cu reacts with HNO3 according to the equation Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + NO + NO2 + H2O If NO and NO2 arDescriptive Chemistry Chemistry Question

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Cu reacts with HNO3 according to the equation
Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + NO + NO2 + H2O
If NO and NO2 are formed in a 2:3 ratio, what is the coefficient for Cu when the equation is balanced with the simplest whole numbers?

A.

2

B.

3

C.

6

D.

9

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