Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
\[2PbO_{(s)} + C_{(s)} \rightarrow 2Pb_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}\]
a. Lead is getting reduced.
b. Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
c. Carbon is getting oxidised.
d. Lead oxide is getting reduced
Options
i. (a) and (b)
ii. (a) and (c)
iii. (a),(b) and (c)
iv. all
Answers (1)
Incorrect option is (i) (a) and (b)
Explanation: (a) Oxygen is being removed
(b) The Oxygen removed from lead is transferred to the elemental Carbon.
