Consider the following reaction equation: CuO(s) + H2(g) \(\to\) Cu(s) + H2O(1) Which substance is oxidized?

Consider the following reaction equation:
CuO_(s) + H_2(g) \(\to\) Cu_(s) + H₂O₍₁₎

Which substance is oxidized?

Answer Details

In the given reaction equation, CuO reacts with H₂ to form Cu and H₂O. Here, CuO is reduced to Cu and H₂ is oxidized to H₂O. So, the substance that is oxidized in the reaction is H₂.