JEE Main202228 Jun 2022Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Dihydrogen reacts with CuO to give
Options
- ACu OH 2
- BCu s
- CCu 2 O
- DCuH 2
Correct answer
B. Cu s
Step-by-step solution
CuO → H 2 Cu + H 2 O Copper oxide undergoes reduction to form elemental copper and water. This is a redox reaction. Since oxygen is removed from the CuO it is undergoing reduction. And hydrogen is getting oxidised.