Question

explain why carbon can be used to extract lead from lead oxide

Answer 1

Answer:

go with reactivity series ans ellingham diagrams.perfectly G values of carbon to co2 is highly positive than lead ....

it easily reacts to form desired product

Answer 2

Answer:

Because carbon being more reactive than lead will displace it from its compound (PbO)

2PbO + C -----------> CO2 + 2Pb