Which if the following is a common reducing agent for extracting metals from ore?
A
CO
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B
Carbon
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C
Hydrogen
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C All of the above Reduction is the process of removal of oxygen for extraction of metals from their oxide ores. The common reducing agents used for reduction of metal oxides are: Carbon monoxide, Carbon, Hydrogen.