Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
In the reaction: $2PbO + C \rightarrow 2Pb + CO_2$, carbon acts as:
AAn oxidizing agent
BA reducing agent
CA catalyst
DA precipitate
✓ Correct Answer: B — A reducing agent
Carbon removes oxygen from lead oxide, so carbon is the reducing agent.
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