For the reactionCuO+H2→Cu+H2O Which of the following statement is correct?
A
CuO is being reduced and hydrogen is being oxidised
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B
CuO is being oxidised and hydrogen is being reduced
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C
Both CuO and H2 are being reduced
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D
Both CuO and H2are being oxidised
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Solution
The correct option is ACuO is being reduced and hydrogen is being oxidised During this reaction, the copper(II) oxide is losing oxygen and is being reduced. The hydrogen is gaining oxygen and is being oxidised.