Why cupric ion is the oxidizing agent while the cuprous ion is a reduc

1.	Why cupric ion is the oxidizing agent while the cuprous ion is a reducing agent . Give reason.
Answer» Cu+ ion can be both, an oxidizing and reducing agent. It is reducing agent towards stronger oxidants that Cu+ ions are by themselves (i.e. it reduced H2O2, KMnO4 as they are much more powerful oxidants then Cu+ ion) and it is an oxidizing reagent toward strong reducing compounds/elements such as Na. Zn, N2H4.

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