Question

Statement-1 : In a reaction
Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s)
Zn is a reductant but itself get oxidized.
Statement-2 : In a redox reaction, oxidant is reduced by
accepting electrons and reductant is oxidized by losing
electrons.

Answer 1

Answer:

both statements are correct oxidizing agent means the reagent gets reduced if self and oxidizes the other .and vice varasa

Answer 2

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Explanation:

• Statement 1

In this reaction  : Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s)

Zinc is loosing electrons that is getting oxidized and copper is gaining electrons that is getting reduced . statement 1 is correct .

• Statement 2

Redox reaction

The reaction in which oxidation and reduction both occur simultaneously.

In it :

• One substance gets oxidised and act as reducing agent
• The other gets reduced and act as oxidising agent .