CuO + H2 → Cu +H2O In this reaction name, the react d i) that is oxidised ii) that is reduced
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CuO loses O atom and so is "reduced".
H2 gains O atom and so is "oxidized".
Alternatively, Oxidation state of Cu changes from +2 to 0 and due to gain of electrons CuO is reduced. And Oxidation state of H changes from 0 to +1 and due to loss of electrons H2 is oxidized.
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