Consider the following reaction: ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g). Correctly identify the substance that gets reduced in this reaction?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) ZnO converts to zinc metal
2. (B) ZnO loses oxygen to form Zn
3. (C) Carbon gains oxygen to form CO
4. (D) CO is produced during oxidation

Verified Answer

Option (B): ZnO loses oxygen to form Zn

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