During the refining of copper,the methane gas produced acts as a reducing agent. What is its specific role?

  • A
    It reduces cupric oxide to cuprous oxide.
  • B
    It reduces cuprous oxide to copper.
  • C
    It reduces cupric oxide to copper.
  • D
    It oxidizes cuprous oxide to cupric oxide.

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