alleryStart learning →Which oxide of carbon dominates at higher temperatures, above about 700 degrees Celsius?
ACarbonic acid
BCarbon dioxide
CCarbon suboxide
DCarbon monoxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Carbon monoxide
Under the Boudouard reaction CO is favoured when hot, which makes carbon a better reductant at higher temperatures.
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