Carbon and hydrogen although are good reductant but they cannot be used to reduce metal oxides at higher temperature because

see full answer

Take the SCORE scholarship exam from home and compete for scholarships worth ₹1 crore!*

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

of their vaporisation at high temperature

of the formation of carbides and hydrides respectively

of the formation of solid by products during the reaction

such a high temperature is unbearable for them

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

At high temperature, carbon and hydrogen are converted into carbides and hydrides respectively.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity