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Question
Choose terms from the options given in brackets to complete this sentence.
When CuO reacts with hydrogen,………………… is reduced and ……………….is oxidized to ………………….
(CuO, H2, Cu, H2O)
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Solution
When CuO reacts with hydrogen, CuO is reduced and H2 is oxidized to H2O.
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