Question

Which of the following species is undergoing oxidation in the given reaction: 2 CuBr → 2Cu + Br2?

1) CuBr
2) Cu
3) Br2
4) Both CuBr and Cu

Answer 1

The species undergoing oxidation in the given reaction 2 CuBr → 2Cu + Br2 is CuBr.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given reaction: 2 CuBr → 2Cu + Br2, the species that is undergoing oxidation is CuBr.