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Which of the following reactions is an oxidation carried out by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans?

a. Fe²⁺ → Fe³⁺
b. Fe³⁺ → Fe²⁺
c. CuS → CuSO₄
d. Fe⁰ → Cu⁰
e. none of the above

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