Answer (3/3)
${M}_xO(s) \rarr xM(s/l) + 1/2{O}_2(g)\quad \Delta S$ is +ve
$yM^* + x/2O_2 \rarr M^*yOx \quad (\Delta S$ is -ve)…(1)
$C(S)+1/2O_2(g) \rarr CO(g)$ $\quad$ $\Delta S$ is +ve for 2…(2)
$CO(g)+1/2O_2(g) \rarr CO_2(g)$ $\quad$ $\Delta S$is -ve for 3…(3)
$\Delta S$ first reaction is (+ve)
- To make $\Delta G$(-ve) , T has to high as it is endothermic reaction
- Its combination with any of next three exothermic reactions gives overall ( - ve) $\Delta G$
- $C$ or $M^*$ is suitable for reduction