which 2 of these half reactions describe HgO(l) + Zn(s) → ZnO(s) + Hg(l)?

these are my options:

I. Zn → Zn2+ + 2e−

II. Hg2+ → Hg + 2e−

III. Zn + 2e− → Zn2+

IV. Hg2+ + 2e− → Hg

two of these are the correct answer, but which

Update:

Edit: So the answer is I and IV. But which one oxidizes, and which is the reduction?

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