Question

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.​

Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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