Question

For the reaction PbO + H2→Pb + H2O,which of the following statements is wrong?
(A)H2 is a reducing agent
(B)PbO is an oxidizing agent
(C)PbO is oxidized to Pb
(D)H2 is oxidized to H2O

Answer 1

the answer to this question is C

Answer 2

the compound which itself gets reduced is an oxidising agent/oxidant.
the compound which itself gets oxidised is an reducing agent/reductant.
here in the reaction PbO is reduced to Pb as oxygen is removed
                                H2 is oxidised to H2O as oxygen is added
 H2 is oxidised. So, H2 is a reducing agent
PbO is reduced .So, PbO is oxidising agent
.: option(C) is the wrong statement