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When ammonia is passed over heated copper oxide, the metallic coper is obtained. The reaction shows that ammonia is :

A

A dehydrating agent

B

An oxidising agent

C

A reducing agent

D

A nitrating agent

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The correct Answer is:
C
The oxidation state of copper changes from `+2` to 0 i.e., it gets reduced. So, `NH_(3)` works as a reducing agent
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