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Question
Below point ‘A’ \[\ce{FeO}\] can ______.
Options
be reduced by carbon monoxide only.
be reduced by both carbon monoxide and carbon.
be reduced by carbon only.
not be reduced by both carbon and carbon monoxide.
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Solution
Below point ‘A’ \[\ce{FeO}\] can be reduced by carbon monoxide only.
Explanation:
Below the point A, Gibbs free energy change for the formation of \[\ce{CO2}\] from \[\ce{CO}\] has lower value than Gibb's free energy change for the formation of \[\ce{FeO}\]. \[\ce{ΔG_{(Fe, FeO)}}\].
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