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Question
Explain the following reaction.
CO is heated with ZnO.
Short Note
Solution
When CO reacts with ZnO, it reduces ZnO to Zn. CO acts as a reducing agent.
\[\ce{ZnO_{(s)} + CO_{(g)} ->[\Delta] Zn_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}}\]
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