Which of the Following Does Not Involve CO Acting as a Reducing

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not involve CO acting as a reducing agent?

• A) PbO(s) + CO(g) \(\rarr\) Pb(s) + CO₂(g).
• B) CO(g) + H₂O(g) \(\rarr\) CO₂(g) + H₂(g).
• C) 2CO(g) + O₂(g) \(\rarr\) 2CO₂(g).
• D) Ni(s) + 4CO(g) \(\rarr\) Ni(CO)₄(g).
• E) Fe₂O₃(s) + 3CO(g) \(\rarr\) 2Fe(s) + 3CO₂(g).

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