Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
(a) Lead is getting reduced
(b) Carbon Dioxide is getting oxidised
(c) Carbon is getting oxidised
(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced
(i) (a) and (b)
(ii) (a) and (c)
(iii) (a), (b) and (c)
(iv) all the above

Question

Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
(a) Lead is getting reduced
(b) Carbon Dioxide is getting oxidised
(c) Carbon is getting oxidised
(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced
       (i) (a) and (b)
       (ii) (a) and (c)
       (iii) (a), (b) and (c)
       (iv) all the above

Accepted Answer

(i) (a) and (b)
Explanation: (a) Because Oxygen is being removed and (b) Because the removed oxygen from Lead is added to the elemental Carbon.

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