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For the following reactions which specie(s) are getting reduced in the reactions. * Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) --> Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) C6

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Ans: Species getting reduced are = Cu2+ and O2

Oxidation number of elements are mentioned in red above the elements.

Decrease in oxidation number = Reduction +2 0 +2 Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) --> Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) Zn is undergoing oxidation Cu2+ i

I Increase in oxidation number of C = Oxidation I -2 +4 -2 + O2 --> 6H2O + 6 CO2 C in glucose are undergoing oxidation I

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