Nitric Acid Reacts with Copper Metal According to the Unbalanced $\rarr$

Multiple Choice

Nitric acid reacts with copper metal according to the unbalanced equation,
Cu(s) + HNO₃(aq) $\rarr$ Cu(NO₃) ₂(aq) + NO₂(g) + H₂O Which is correct?

A) The nitrate ion is the reducing agent, and it is reduced to water.
B) The product of the reduction reaction is NO₂.
C) The product of the reduction reaction is Cu(NO₃) ₂.
D) Copper is the oxidizing agent, and it is reduced to Cu(NO₃) ₂.
E) Both water and copper are reduced.