Question

1. Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect? - 1

2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)

(a) Lead is getting reduced.

(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.

(c) Carbon is getting oxidised.

(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.

(i) (a) and (b)

(ii) (a) and (c)

(iii) (a), (b) and (c)​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) and (c)

Explanation:

addition of oxygen is oxidation and removal of oxygen is reduction