Copper(II) ion in basic solution is reduced by formaldehyde, HCHO, to copper(I) oxide. Formaldehyde is oxidized to

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Copper(II) ion in basic solution is reduced by formaldehyde, HCHO, to copper(I) oxide. Formaldehyde is oxidized to formate ion, HCOO. Write the balanced equation for this reaction.
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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