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Copper(II) oxide reacts with carbon when heated.

2Cu + C → 2Cu + CO2
Which statement about this reaction is correct?

ACarbon is the oxidising agent.
B Carbon is the reducing agent.
C Copper(II) oxide is oxidised.
D Copper(II) oxide is the reducing agent.​

Copper(II) oxide reacts with carbon when heated. 2Cu + C → 2Cu + CO2 Which statement-example-1

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Answer:

the fourth one or the first, but I wouldn't say I'm completely sure.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Davide Carpini
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Answer:

B Carbon is the reducing agent

Step-by-step explanation:

carbon is above copper in the reactivity series hence reducing copper (II) oxide to copper

User Rakshit Korat
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