Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction:
Zn + CuSO\(_4\) → ZnSO\(_4\) + Cu
- Cu
-
Zn
- ZnSO\(_4\)
- CuSO\(_4\)
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The reducing agent is the species that undergoes oxidation and causes the reduction of another species. In this reaction, zinc (Zn) is being oxidized to form zinc sulfate (ZnSO\(_4\)) while reducing copper sulfate (CuSO\(_4\)) to copper (Cu).
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