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Question
Give the equation for the reduction of Zinc oxide.
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Solution
The carbon reduction method uses a suitable reducing agent (C). Carbon dioxide or hydrogen does not reduce ZnO.
\[\ce{ZnO + C ->[1400°C]Zn + CO}\]
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