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In the reaction Upper C plus upper O subscript 2 right arrow upper C upper O subscript 2. which element is reduced in the reaction?

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In C + O2 → CO2, oxygen is reduced.

Reason: oxidation states change from 0 (O2) to −2 (in CO2), so O gains electrons. Carbon is oxidized (0 → +4).