Question

The metal whose oxide can be reduced by common reducing agents:

Options

• Copper

• Sodium

• Aluminium

• Potassium

Answer 1

Copper

Explanation:

Metals that are in the middle or lower sections of the reactivity series can be reduced by common reducing agents. Copper is placed low in the metal reactivity series; hence, it can be reduced by common reducing agents such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide, or carbon dioxide.