Multiple Choice
Magnesium metal reacts with aqueous sulfuric acid solution to produce aqueous magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas. In the course of the reaction, which element undergoes an increase in oxidation number?
A) hydrogen
B) magnesium
C) oxygen
D) sulfur
E) both magnesium and hydrogen
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