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In the reaction , Cu(s)+2Ag^(+)(aq)rar...

In the reaction ,
`Cu(s)+2Ag^(+)(aq)rarrCu^(2+)(aq)+2Ag(s)`, the reduction half cell reaction is

A

`Cu+2e^(-)rarrCu^(2+)`

B

`Cu-2e^(-)rarrCu^(2+)`

C

`Ag^(+)+e^(-)rarrAg`

D

`Ag^(-)e^(-)rarrAg^(+)`

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C
Copper undergo oxdiation while silver `(Ag^(+))` undergo reduction.
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