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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 23

Question 23

Redox Reactions

Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
In the reaction above, the oxidizing agent is

  1. A.CuSO4(aq)
  2. B.ZnSO4(aq)
  3. C.Cu(s)
  4. D.Zn(s)
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Answer: A (CuSO4(aq))

Explanation

Cu2+ in CuSO4 takes electrons from zinc and is reduced to Cu, so CuSO4 is the oxidizing agent.