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In this reaction Cu^+2 + Zn → Cu + Zn^+2, what is an oxidising agent?(a) copper(b) zinc(c) hydrogen(d) oxygenI got this question in an interview.This intriguing question originated from Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions topic in section Redox Reactions of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right OPTION is (a) copper

For explanation: OXIDANT or OXIDIZING agent is a chemical substance which can accept one or more electrons and causes oxidation of some other SPECIES. Here to accept electrons from zinc, so copper is an oxidizing agent.



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