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At 10000C,
Zn(s)+12ZnO(s);G0=360kJmol1
C(1)+12O2(g);G0=460kJmol1
The correct statement is:

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zinc can be oxidised by carbon monoxide
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zinc blend is produced during the reaction
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zinc oxide can be reduced by graphite
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zinc can be oxidised by graphite
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Solution

The correct option is C zinc oxide can be reduced by graphite
Formation of CO, is more spontaneous as it has more negative G value. Then ZnO changes to Zn because of less negative G value. So, ZnO can be reduced by Graphite ZnO+CZn+CO

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