Q.

2Cu2O(s) + Cu2S(s) → 6Cu(s) + SO2(g)  

This is an example of a redox reaction. Identify the correct option, mentioning the oxidized and reduced element in the reaction.

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a

Copper and Sulphur both oxidized.

b

Copper and sulphur both reduced. 

c

Sulphur is reduced Copper and is oxidized

d

 Copper is reduced and Sulphur is oxidized. 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In the above mentioned redox reaction copper is reduced from +1 state to zero oxidation state and sulphur is oxidized from 2 state to +4 state. Moreover, Sulphur of Cu2S helps copper both in Cu2S itself and Cu2O to decrease its oxidation number; thus, sulphur of Cu2S is reductant whereas, Cu2O helps sulphur in Cu2S to increase its oxidation number, therefore, Cu(I) is an oxidant. 

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