Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 90
For the reactions, $ C+O_2\to CO_2;\Delta H=-393,kJ $ $ 2Zn+O_2\to 2ZnO;\Delta H=-412,kJ $ [AIEEE 2002]
Options:
A) Carbon can reduce $ Zn $
B) Oxidation of carbon is not feasible
C) Oxidation of $ Zn $ is feasible
D) $ Zn $ cannot oxidise carbon
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ Zn $ can oxidise carbon because heat of combustion of $ Zn < C $ .
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