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Assertion :- Zn(s)+Cu^(+2)(aq)rarr Zn^(+...

Assertion :- `Zn(s)+Cu^(+2)(aq)rarr Zn^(+2)(aq)+Cu(s)` can be spilt into following half reactions
`{:(Zn(s)rarrZn^(+2)+2e^(-),),(,"(Oxidation half reaction)"),(Cu^(+2)(aq)+2e^(-)rarrCu,),(,"(Reduction half reaction)"):}`
Reason : Every redox reaction can be spilt into two reactions, one representing loss of electrons and the other representing gain of electrons.

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If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are False.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the assertion and the reason provided in the question regarding the redox reaction involving zinc (Zn) and copper ions (Cu²⁺). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reaction**: The given reaction is: \[ \text{Zn(s)} + \text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}(aq) + \text{Cu(s)} \] 2. **Determine Oxidation and Reduction**: - **Oxidation**: In this reaction, zinc (Zn) is oxidized. The oxidation state of Zn changes from 0 (in Zn(s)) to +2 (in Zn²⁺). This indicates a loss of electrons. - **Reduction**: Copper ions (Cu²⁺) are reduced. The oxidation state of Cu changes from +2 (in Cu²⁺) to 0 (in Cu). This indicates a gain of electrons. 3. **Write the Half Reactions**: - **Oxidation Half Reaction**: \[ \text{Zn(s)} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \] - **Reduction Half Reaction**: \[ \text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Cu(s)} \] 4. **Conclusion**: The assertion states that the reaction can be split into these half-reactions, which is correct. The reason states that every redox reaction can be split into two parts representing loss and gain of electrons, which is also true. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
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