CBSE Class 10 Science 3 – Metals and Non – Metals – Solutions

Chemical Reaction and Equations – Solutions

Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?

2PbO(s) + C(s)®2Pb(s)+CO₂(g)

1. Lead is getting reduced.
2. Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
3. Caron is getting oxidised.
4. Lead oxide is getting reduced.

(a) and (b)

(a) and (c)

(a) (b) and (c)

all

Solution:

Lead oxide is getting reduced and carbon is getting oxidised, hence, (a) and (b)

are incorrect options.

Correct answer: (i)