Cu reacts with HNO3 according to the equation Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + NO + NO2 + H2O If NO and NO2 ar — Descriptive Chemistry Chemistry Question
Question
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.✓ Correct
9
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