alleryStart learning →ZnO+C->Zn+CO. What describes carbon's role?
AOxidised; reduces ZnO
BOxidised; oxidises ZnO
CReduced; reduces ZnO
DReduced; oxidises ZnO
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Oxidised; reduces ZnO
Carbon gains oxygen and is oxidised while removing oxygen from ZnO and reducing it to zinc.
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