Question

Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?

\[\ce{2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)}\]

1. Lead is getting reduced.
2. Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
3. Carbon is getting oxidised.
4. Lead oxide is getting reduced.

Options

• (a) and (b)

• (a) and (c)

• (a), (b) and (c)

• all

Answer 1

(a) and (b)

Explanation:

(a) because oxygen is being removed, and (b) because the removed oxygen from lead is added to the elemental carbon.