For the follwoing reaction, which atom(s) in the starting materials is/are reduced? 3H2PtCl6 + 2NaBH4 + 6H2O -> 3Pt + 2B(OH)3 + 8H2 + 4HCl + 2NaCl

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For the follwoing reaction, which atom(s) in the starting materials is/are reduced?

3H2PtCl6 + 2NaBH4 + 6H2O -> 3Pt + 2B(OH)3 + 8H2 + 4HCl + 2NaCl

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