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NEREA
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redox reaction

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Im having problems balancing this redox reaction. Can anyone help me?

CuO+H2C2O4=Cu2O+CO2

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2 CuO + 2 H+ + 2 e- => Cu2O + H2O Reduction

H2C2O4 => 2 H+ + 2 e- + 2 CO2 Oxidation

2 CuO + H2C2O4 => Cu2O + H2O + 2 CO2 Addition
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ChenBeier wrote:2 CuO + 2 H+ + 2 e- => Cu2O + H2O Reduction

H2C2O4 => 2 H+ + 2 e- + 2 CO2 Oxidation

2 CuO + H2C2O4 => Cu2O + H2O + 2 CO2 Addition

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