In the reaction

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions · Oxidation, reduction and redox reactions

Problem

In the reaction Zn(s)+Cu2+(aq)→Zn2+(aq)+Cu(s)\text{Zn}(s)+\text{Cu}^{2+}(aq)\rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+}(aq)+\text{Cu}(s), which species acts as the oxidizing agent? (a) Cu(s)\text{Cu}(s) (b) Cu2+(aq)\text{Cu}^{2+}(aq) (c) Zn(s)\text{Zn}(s) (d) Zn2+(aq)\text{Zn}^{2+}(aq)

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