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Answer 1

Answer: Copper is being reduced

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is copper is getting reduced.

Explanation:

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which an atom looses its electrons. Here, oxidation state of the atom increases. These reaction are shown by reducing agents.

$X\rightarrow X^{n+}+ne^-$

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which an atom gains electrons. Here, the oxidation state of the atom decreases. These reactions are shown by oxidizing agents.

$X^{n+}+ne^-\rightarrow X$

For the given chemical reaction:

$Cu^{2+}(aq.)+2e^-\rightarrow Cu(s)$

Here, copper atom is gaining 2 electrons to form copper metal. Thus, it is undergoing reduction reaction and is getting reduced.