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Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s)+C(s)2Pb(g)+CO2(g)
(I) Lead is getting reduced.
(II) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidized.
(III) Carbon is getting oxidized.
(IV) Lead oxide is getting reduced.

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I and II
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I and III
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I, II and III
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D
All are incorrect
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Solution

The correct option is B I and II
Oxidation is the addition of oxygen atom to the metal atom while reduction is the process when metal oxide loses its oxygen atom to form metal atom. Lead oxide reduces to lead while carbon is being oxidized to form carbon dioxide.

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