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Q.

2PbO(s)+C(s)  2Pb(s)+CO2(g)

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for the above chemical reaction?

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a

Lead is reduced

b

Lead is oxidized

c

Carbon is reduced

d

Both lead is oxidized and carbon is reduced

answer is A.

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Lead is reduced is the correct statement for the given chemical reaction.
2PbO(s)+C(s)  2Pb(s)+CO2(g)
C is oxidized from 0 to +4 and Pb is reduced from +2 to 0.
Initial oxidation state: Pb=+2 (bonded to ‘o’), O=-2 (normally has -2), C=0( is pure elemental state). 
Final oxidation state: Pb=0(pure elemental state), O=-2C=+4(bonded to ‘O’).

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