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28 September, 05:44

Which equation represents the reduction half-reaction for this redox equation?

Mg + CuSO4 MgSO4 + Cu

A. Cu Cu

B. Cu + 2e - Cu

C. Cu Cu + 2e-

D. Cu + 3e - Cu,

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  1. 28 September, 06:05
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    The oxidation state of Copper here will be 2 + because of the sulfate moiety (2-). The correct answer therefore should be C, Cu to Cu + 2e-. The 2 + oxidation state results in 2 free electrons on the right side of the equation, a reduction.
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