Question

guys can any one explain me that when zinc oxide reacts with carbon it forms zinc metal and carbon monoxide.why cant carbon dioxide be produced in product side​

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Carbon and carbon monoxide can reduce ZnO to zinc metal.2 ZnO + C → 2 Zn + CO2 ZnO + CO → Zn + CO2

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Carbon and carbon monoxide can reduce ZnO to zinc metal.2 ZnO + C → 2 Zn + CO2 ZnO + CO → Zn + CO2 More