alleryAt high temperature, carbon can act as a reducing agent because…
AIt turns every ore into carbonate
BIts free energy always rises
CIt stops reacting with oxygen
DIts oxidation becomes more favourable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Its oxidation becomes more favourable
Carbon oxidation becomes more favourable at higher temperatures, supporting reduction of metal oxides.
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