2PbO(s)+C(s)→2Pb(s)+CO2(g) Which of the following statements are correct for the above chemical reaction? a) Lead is reduced b) Carbon dioxide is oxidized c) Carbon is oxidized d) Lead oxide is reduced
A
(a) and (b)
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B
(a) and (c)
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C
(a), (b) and (c)
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D
All
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Solution
The correct option is B (a) and (c) 2PbO(s)+C(s)⟶2Pb(s)+CO2(g)
∴C is oxidized from 0 to +4 and Pb is reduced from +2 to 0.