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When a copper wire is dipped in aqueous `AgNO_(3)` solution, the solution turns blue. The reason for this is

A

Oxidation of silver

B

Reduction of copper

C

Oxidation of copper

D

Reduction of silver

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C
Oxidation of copper and reduction of silver.
`Cu to Cu^(2+) + 2e^(-)` and `Ag^(+) + e^(-) to Ag`
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