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Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction MCQ

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Oxidation-reductionEasyQuestion 25060

Question

At the zinc electrode in Daniell cell, the half-reaction is:

  1. A
    ZnZn2++2eZn \to Zn^{2+}+2e^-
    Correct
  2. B
    Zn2++2eZnZn^{2+}+2e^- \to Zn
  3. C
    Cu2++2eCuCu^{2+}+2e^- \to Cu
  4. D
    CuCu2++2eCu \to Cu^{2+}+2e^-

Correct answer

ZnZn2++2eZn \to Zn^{2+}+2e^-

Explanation

Zinc undergoes oxidation.