3Cu(s) + 8HNO3(aq) 3Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 4H2O(l) + 2NO(g) In the equation above, copper is

3Cu_(s) + 8HNO_3(aq) 3Cu(NO₃)_2(aq) + 4H₂O_(l) + 2NO_(g)

In the equation above, copper is

A an electron acceptor
B a base
C an oxidizing agent
D a reducing agent

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The correct answer is D. a reducing agent

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