Question

$ZnO+C\to Zn+CO$
In the above equation, 'C' acts as a/an :

• A. oxidising agent
• B. reducing agent
• C. dehydrating agent
• D. hydrating agent

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

reducing agent

$ZnO+C⟶Zn+CO$

Carbon $\left(C\right)$ is getting oxidized, as there is the addition of oxygen, forming $CO$.

Since it is undergoing oxidation itself, therefore it acts as a reducing agent, as it reduces $ZnO$ to $Zn$. (Removal of Oxygen)