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Assertion :- In the reaction Zn(s)+cu^...

Assertion :- In the reaction
`Zn(s)+cu^(+2)(aq)rarrZn^(+2)(aq)+Cu(s)`
`Cu^(+2)` ions act as oxidising agent and Zn atoms act as a reducing agent.
Reason :- A substance when readily gain electrons from other, substance is an oxidising agent while reducing agent is a substance which can lose electrons to other susbtances.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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