In the Following Reactions, Which Element Is Oxidized? Cu

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the following reactions, which element is oxidized? Cu + FeSO₄  Fe + CuSO₄

• A) Cu
• B) Fe
• C) S
• D) O
• E) None, this is not a redox reaction.

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