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Cu → cu2 2e– this equation represents _____.

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Cu → cu2+ + 2e– this equation represents oxydation half-reaction of Cu II
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Step-by-step explanation:

In a reduction-half reaction, there is gain of electrons.

For example,
Ag^(+) + 1e^(-) \rightarrow Ag

Whereas in an oxidation-half reaction, there is loss of electrons.

For example,
Cu \rightarrow Cu^(2+) + 2e^(-)

Thus, we can conclude that the equation Cu → cu2 2e– represents oxidation-half reaction.

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