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Redox Reactions: Oxidising/reducing agent MCQ

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Oxidising/reducing agentEasyQuestion 700003

Question

In the reaction Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu, which species is oxidised?
  1. A
    Zn
    Correct
  2. B
    Cu
  3. C
    SO₄²⁻
  4. D
    Cu²⁺

Correct answer

Zn

Explanation

Zn goes from 0 → +2 (loses electrons = oxidised). Cu²⁺ goes from +2 → 0 (gains electrons = reduced).

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