The reaction of zinc with copper (ll) ions in aqueous solution can be represented as follows: Cu 2+(aq) +Zn (s) → Cu(s) + Zn 2+(aq).Which of the following is the most complete description of this reaction?
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A.
Cpper (ll) ions are being reduced -
B.
Zinc is being oxidized. -
C.
Copper (ll) ions and zinc are being reduced -
D.
copper (ll) ions and zinc are being oxidized -
E.
copper(ll) ions are being reduced and zinc oxidized