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Question

Which of the following statements about the following reaction is/are wrong?
2Cu2O(s)+Cu2S(s)6Cu(s)+5O2(g)

A
Both Cu2O and Cu2S are reduced.
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Only Cu2S is reduced.
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Cu2S is the oxidant.
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Only Cu2O is reduced.
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Solution

The correct options are
B Only Cu2O is reduced.
D Only Cu2S is reduced.
Copper in Cu2O is reduced as its oxidation number decreases from +1 to 0.
Copper in Cu2S is reduced as its oxidation number decreases from +1 to 0.
Thus, both Cu2O and Cu2S are reduced.

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