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Q.

Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?

2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2 (g)

(a) Lead is getting oxidized.

(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidized.

(c) Carbon is getting oxidized.

(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.

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a

(a), (b) and (c)

b

(a) and (c)

c

(a) and (b)

d

(c) and (d)

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In this reaction, PbO is converted into Pb by loss of oxygen which is known as reduction. So, Lead oxide is getting reduced.

While carbon is converted into carbon dioxide by the gain of oxygen which is known as oxidation.

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Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2 (g)(a) Lead is getting oxidized.(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidized.(c) Carbon is getting oxidized.(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.