Question

In the following redox reaction .
ZnO(s) + C(s) gives Zn(s) + CO(g)
ZnO gets reduced to Zn by losing oxygen
What can you say about ZnO
1.it acts as an oxidising agent
2. It acts as a reducing agent
3.it acts as both oxiziding and reducing agent
4. It is neither

Answer 1

Answer:

it is oxidizing agent

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1. It acts as an oxidising agent.

*The agent which provides oxygen and removes hydrogen is called oxidising agent.

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