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ZnO+CZn+CO
In the above reaction, carbon acts as a/an:

A
oxidising agent
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reducing agent
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dehydrating agent
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hydrating agent
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Solution

The correct option is B reducing agent
ZnO+CZn+CO

In the above equation, 'C' combines with oxygen to form CO, i.e. it itself is oxidized means it behaves as a reducing agent.

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