Consider the following reactions at 1000oC; (A) Zn(s)+12O2(g)→ZnO(s); ΔGo=−360kJmol−1 (B) Cgraphite+12O2(g)→CO(g)ΔGo=−460kJmol−1 Choose the correct statement at 1000oC:
A
zinc can be oxidised by carbon monoxide
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B
ZnO can be reduced by graphite
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C
both (a) and (b) are true
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D
both (a) and (b) are false
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E
carbon monoxde can be reduced by zinc
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Solution
The correct option is BZnO can be reduced by graphite Above 1000 degree celsius ZnO Can be reduced by graphite.