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Question
Give the equations for the reduction of Lead (II) oxide.
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Solution
\[\ce{PbO + C ->[\Delta]Pb + CO}\]
\[\ce{PbO + CO ->[\Delta]Pb + CO2}\]
\[\ce{PbO + H2 ->[\Delta]Pb + H2O}\]
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