Question

Best reducing Agent for extraction of metals ( )

a) coke b) carbon monoxide c) SiO2

d) Cl2​

Answer 1

Carbon monoxide is the best reducing agent for the extraction of metals.

Option (b) is correct.

Explanation:

• Carbon monoxide is a very good and strong reducing agent.
• This agent reduces the metal oxides to metals during the metallurgical process.
• It is used to reduce metals at high temperatures.
• It is because at high temperatures the metal oxides get converted into metals.