Chemistry
For the reaction PbO + H2 ⟶ Pb + H2O, which of the following statements is wrong?
- H2 is the reducing agent.
- PbO is the oxidizing agent.
- PbO is oxidized to Pb
- H2 is oxidized to H2O.
Hydrogen
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Answer
PbO is oxidized to Pb
Reason — PbO is reduced to Pb, as oxygen has been removed from it.
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