Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 1 - No. 3)

Which of the following is the reducing agent in the reaction: CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(g)?
CuO
H2
Cu
H2O

Explanation

Hydrogen is the reducing agent because it donates electrons. Hydrogen is oxidized.

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