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The following reactions take place during the extraction of copper from copper ore.
(i) `2Cu_(2)S(l) + 3O_(2)(g) rarr 2Cu_(2)O(l) + 2SO_(2)(g)`
(ii) `2Cu_(2)O(l) + Cu_(2)S(l) rarr 6 Cu(l) + SO_(2)(g)`
Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents.

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To identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the given reactions for the extraction of copper from copper ore, we will analyze each reaction step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the First Reaction The first reaction is: \[ 2Cu_{2}S(l) + 3O_{2}(g) \rightarrow 2Cu_{2}O(l) + 2SO_{2}(g) \] 1. **Identify Oxidation States**: - In \(Cu_{2}S\), the oxidation state of sulfur (S) is -2. ...
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