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Zinc-copper couple that can be used as a reducing agent is obtained by

A

Mixing zinc dust and copper gauze

B

Zinc coated with copper

C

Copper coated with zinc

D

Zinc and copper wires welded together.

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Zinc-Copper couple, which can be used as a reducing agent, is obtained by coating zinc with copper. Zinc is dipped in a solution of copper salt. It displaces copper and copper gets deposited over the surface of zinc.
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