Question

CuO + H2=Cu +H2O
Which is oxidising agent and which is reducing agent in this reaction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

CUO is oxidising agent and H2 is reducing agent

Explanation:

In LHS Cu has oxidation number =+2 and in RHS Oxidation state of CU is 0

Hence O.N of Cu is reduced means it has been reduced and reducing agent is H2