Chemistry
Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are incorrect?
ZnO (s) + C (s) ⟶ Zn (s) + CO
P — Zinc is getting reduced.
Q — Carbon is getting oxidised.
R — Carbon monoxide is getting oxidised.
S — Zinc oxide is getting reduced.
- P and Q
- P and R
- P, Q and R
- All are incorrect
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P and R
Reason — The above reaction is an example of reaction between oxide and element, which gives metal. Here zinc (II) oxide is reduced to zinc by losing oxygen. Whereas carbon is getting oxidised by the gain of oxygen. Hence P and Q are incorrect.
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