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Chemistry · May / June 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 30

5070Redox

Copper(II) oxide reacts with carbon when heated. 2CuO + C → 2Cu + CO2 Which statement about this reaction is correct?

  1. ACarbon is the oxidising agent.
  2. BCarbon is the reducing agent.
  3. CCopper(II) oxide is oxidised.
  4. DCopper(II) oxide is the reducing agent.

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Correct answer: B. Carbon is the reducing agent.

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