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Although carbon and hydrogen are better reducing agents but they are not used to reduce metallic oxides at high temperatures. Why? - Chemistry

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Although carbon and hydrogen are better reducing agents but they are not used to reduce metallic oxides at high temperatures. Why?

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It is because at high temperature carbon and hydrogen react with metals to form carbides and hydrides respectively.

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Chapter 6: General Principle and Processes of Isolation of Elements - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 82]

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Chapter 6 General Principle and Processes of Isolation of Elements
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 32 | Page 82
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