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Dihydrogen reacts with CuO to give

1. CuH2
2. Cu
3. Cu2O
4. Cu(OH)2

Correct answer: Cu

Solution

Dihydrogen reacts with copper(II) oxide (CuO) through a reduction process, where hydrogen reduces CuO to elemental copper (Cu) while itself being oxidized to water.

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