Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 114

Question: For the reactions, $ C+O_2\to CO_2;\Delta H=-393J $ $ 2Zn+O_2\to 2ZnO;\Delta H=-412J $ [AIEEE 2002]

Options:

A) Carbon can oxidise $ Zn $

B) Oxidation of carbon is not feasible

C) Oxidation of $ Zn $ is not feasible

D) $ Zn $ can oxidise carbon

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ Zn $ can oxidise carbon because heat of combusion of $ Zn<C $ .



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