Question

some metallic oxides can be reduced by hydrogen carbon and carbon monoxide while some cannot. give the reason why. ​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The oxides of very reactive metals cannot be reduced with carbon. This is because these metals have more affinity to oxygen than carbon. ... Oxides of potassium, sodium, lithium, barium,calcium, magnesium and aluminum cannot be reduced by using carbon, carbon monoxide and hydrogen because of their high affinity for oxygen