Which is a stronger reducing agents $Cu$ or $Zn$ ?

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Solution

Reducing agents are defined as the compounds which tend to bring reduction and undergo oxidation by losing electrons.
A strong reducing agent means it is easier for them to lose electrons and get oxidised.
A strong reducing agent will have a weak conjugate oxidising agents.
Zinc has weak conjugate oxidising agents as compared to copper's conjugate oxidising agents.
Thus Zinc( $Zn$ ) is a stronger reducing agent than copper ( $Cu$ ).

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