Assertion :In a reaction
$Z n (s) + C u S O_{4} (a q) \to Z n S O_{4} (a q) + C u (s)$
Zn is a reductant but itself get oxidized. Reason: In a redox reaction, oxidant is reduced by accepting electrons and reductant is oxidized by losing electrons.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
An oxidizing agent (also oxidant) is the element or compound in an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction that accepts an electron from another species. Because the oxidizing agent is gaining electrons (and is thus often called an electron acceptor), it is said to have been reduced.

A reductant is a reactant that donates electrons to other reactants during a redox reaction.

$Z n (s) + C u S O_{4} (a q) \to Z n S O_{4} (a q) + C u (s)$
oxidation reduction

Option A is correct.

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