At 10000C, Zn(s)+12→ZnO(s);△G0=−360kJmol−1 C(1)+12O2(g);△G0=−460kJmol−1 The correct statement is:
A
zinc can be oxidised by carbon monoxide
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B
zinc blend is produced during the reaction
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C
zinc oxide can be reduced by graphite
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D
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+C→Zn+CO