Chemical Thermodynamics Question 158
For the reaction, $ C+O_2\to CO_2;,\Delta H=-393,\text{kJ} $
$ 2Zn+O_2\to 2ZnO;,H=-412,\text{kJ} $
Options:
A) Carbon can reduce ZnO to Zn
B) Oxidation of carbon is not feasible
C) Oxidation of Zn is not feasible
D) Zinc liberates more heat than carbon during oxidation
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- $ ZnO+C\to Zn+CO_2 $
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