Question

Formation of copper from copper iron is an example of a reduction.

(a) true

(b) false

This question was posed to me in homework.

This intriguing question originated from Classical Idea of Redox Reactions-Oxidation and Reduction Reactions in section Redox Reactions of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) true

The explanation: Reduction is the gain of electrons by an atom, ion or molecule this process is known as electronation. Prayer for the formation of copper from copper iron as an example of reduction reaction because the copper gains two electrons in this case.