Which of the oxide groups among the following cannot be reduced by carbon?
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a
Fe2O3, ZnO
b
Cu2O, SnO2
c
CaO, K2O
d
PbO, Fe2O3
answer is C.
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Highly reactive metals like K and Ca cannot be reduced by carbon. The oxides of less electropositive metals like Fe, Zn, Pb, Sn, Cu etc. are reduced by strongly heating them with coal or coke, in the blast furnace.