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How does `Cu_(2)O` act as both oxidant and reductant ?

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To understand how \( \text{Cu}_2\text{O} \) acts as both an oxidant and a reductant, we can break down the process step by step. ### Step 1: Determine the Oxidation State of Copper in \( \text{Cu}_2\text{O} \) In \( \text{Cu}_2\text{O} \): - Let the oxidation state of copper be \( x \). - Oxygen typically has an oxidation state of \(-2\). - The overall charge of the compound is 0. ...
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