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JAMB Chemistry 1998 Question 24

Question 24

Redox Reactions

Fe(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Fe2+(aq) + Cu(s). From the reaction above, it can be inferred that

  1. A.Fe is the oxidising agent
  2. B.Fe is reduced
  3. C.Cu2+ loses electrons
  4. D.Cu2+ is the oxidising agent.
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Answer: D (Cu2+ is the oxidising agent.)

Explanation

Cu2+ gains two electrons from iron and becomes Cu. A species that takes electrons is reduced and is the oxidising agent.