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Redox reactions questions

Problem

Ascorbic acid (C6H8O6) is a common antioxidant that protects our bodies against radicals. In the redox equation below that occurs in our stomach, which of the following pairs identifies the reducing and oxidizing agents, respectively?
C6H8O6 + 2H+ + 2NO2 → C6H6O6 + 2H2O + 2NO
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