In which of the following reaction, dihydrogen acts as an oxidising agent?
Ca+H2→
H2+O2→
H2+F2→
CuO+H2→
A
H2+F2→
B
H2+O2→
C
CuO+H2→
D
Ca+H2→
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As the calcium is having 2 electrons more (1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,4s2) than the inert gas configuration, so it can give its two electrons to two hydrogens leading to the formation of CaH2 and cause oxidation in Ca.
Ca+H2→CaH2
Here, hydrogen is acting as the oxidising agent.
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