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Is Cu an oxidizing agent

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I'm almost certain that it can be used as an oxidizing agent. It is not as strong persay as Potassium permanganate, but depending on to what extent you are oxidizing something, that may be a good thing.

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Copper acetate does so I don't see why not.

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No. Metals act as reducing agents, though copper is a rather weak reducer.

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