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Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction MCQ

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Oxidation-reductionEasyQuestion 25061

Question

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

  1. A
    Cu2++2e−→CuCu^{2+}+2e^- \to Cu
    Correct
  2. B
    Cu→Cu2++2e−Cu \to Cu^{2+}+2e^-
  3. C
    Zn2++2e−→ZnZn^{2+}+2e^- \to Zn
  4. D
    Zn→Zn2++2e−Zn \to Zn^{2+}+2e^-

Correct answer

Cu2++2e−→CuCu^{2+}+2e^- \to Cu

Explanation

Copper(II) is reduced.