CH2S(g) + O2(g) → 2Cn + SO2(g) What is the change in the oxidation number of copper in the reaction?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2017 Subject: Chemistry

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CH2S(g) + O2(g) → 2Cn + SO2(g)

What is the change in the oxidation number of copper in the reaction?

Answer Details
In the reactant;

Cu2S

2 Cu - 2(1) = 0

2 Cu = 2

Cu =  2 2

Cu = +1

In the product, Cu

Cu = O

The oxidation number of Cu in Cu2S and Cu respectively is +1 and 0 respectively

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