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Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction:

Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction:
Zn + CuSO\(_4\) → ZnSO\(_4\) + Cu

A.

Cu

B.

Zn

C.

ZnSO\(_4\)

D.

CuSO\(_4\)

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Correct answer is B

The reducing agent is the species that undergoes oxidation and causes the reduction of another species. In this reaction, zinc (Zn) is being oxidized to form zinc sulfate (ZnSO\(_4\)) while reducing copper sulfate (CuSO\(_4\)) to copper (Cu).

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