Consider the following redox reaction: 2Cu₂O (s) + Cu₂S (s) → 6Cu (s) + SO₂ (g) Identify the species among the following acting as oxidant and reductant, respectively:

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Q: 108 (CAPF/2023)
Consider the following redox reaction:
2Cu₂O (s) + Cu₂S (s) → 6Cu (s) + SO₂ (g)
Identify the species among the following acting as oxidant and reductant, respectively:

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CAPF

In the given redox reaction, Cu(I) in Cu₂O is reduced to Cu, acting as an oxidant. The sulfur in Cu₂S is oxidized to SO₂, hence acting as the reductant. Therefore, option (a) correctly identifies Cu(I) as the oxidant and S of Cu₂S as the reductant.