Question

In the reaction represented by the following equation: (5m)

CuO + H2 ---------- Cu + H2O

i) Name the substance oxidized

ii) Name the substance reduced

iii) Name the oxidizing agent

iv) Name the reducing agent​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

(i) Hydrogen is getting oxidised.

• Addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen is known as oxidation.

(ii) CuO is getting reduced.

• Addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen is known as reduction.

(iii) CuO is oxidizing agent.

• Oxidizing agent always goes under process of reduction.

(iv) Hydrogen is reducing agent.

• Reducing agents always goes under process of reduction.