In the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO, 'C' acts as

• GC Acids Bases Salts

In the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO, 'C' acts as

1. an acid
2. a base
3. an oxidising agent
4. a reducing agent

Answer

Carbon is the reducing agent and ZnO has been reduced as carbon as taken oxygen from the ZnO.

The correct option is D.