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Zn(s)+Cu^(2+)to Zn^(2+)+Cu(s) . Is this ...

`Zn(s)+Cu^(2+)to Zn^(2+)+Cu(s)` . Is this reaction a redox reaction? IF yes, name the oxidizing agent as well as the reducing agent?

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Yes `Cu^(2+)` is the oxidizing agent whereas Zn is the reducing agent.
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  • Which of the following species can function both as oxidizing as well as reducing agent ?

    A
    `Cl^(-)`
    B
    `ClO_(4)^(-)`
    C
    `ClO^(-)`
    D
    `MnO_(4)^(-)`

  • In which of the following reactions, H_2O_2 acts as reducing agent?

    A
    `H_2O_2 + SO_2 rarr H_2SO_4`
    B
    `2KI + H_2O_2 rarr 2KOH + I_2`
    C
    `PbS + 4H_2O_2 rarr PbSO_4 + 4H_2O`
    D
    `Ag_2O + H_2O_2 rarr 2Ag + H_2O + O_2`.

  • The reaction in which hydrogen peroxide is a reducing agent is

    A
    `PbS + 4H_2O_2 rarr PbSO_4 + 4H_2O`
    B
    `2KI + H_2O_2 rarr 2KOH + I_2`
    C
    `H_2SO_3 +H_2O_2 rarr H_2SO_4 +H_2O`
    D
    `Ag_2O + H_2O_2 rarr 2Ag + H_2O +O_2`

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