Question
1. Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO (s) + C (s) → 2Pb (s) + CO2 (g)
(a) Lead is getting reduced.
(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
(c) Carbon is getting oxidised.
(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(a) and (b)
(a) and (c)
(a), (b) and (c)
all
Solution
(a) and (b)
Explanation: (a) because Oxygen is being removed and (b) because the removed oxygen from Lead is added to the elemental Carbon.
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Solution Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect? 2PbO (s) + C (s) → 2Pb (s) + CO2 (g) Concept: Chemical Reactions - Types of Chemical Reactions - Oxidation and Reduction.
