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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the following reaction?
\(\mathrm{Zn}(s)+\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(a q) \rightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(a q)+\mathrm{Cu}(s)\)
(A) The reduction reaction is
\(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(a q)+2 e^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu}(s)\)
(B) The oxidation reaction is
\(\mathrm{Zn}(s) \rightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(a q)+2 e^{-}\)
(C) The two half (oxidation and reduction) reactions constitute redox couple.
(D) The given reaction is not a redox reaction.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (D) only
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  4. D (B), (C) and (D) only
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(A) (A), (B) and (C) only

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The correct statements are (A), (B) and (C) only.
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