Q. For the reaction,
$C + O_{2} \to C O_{2}; Δ H = - 393 J$
$2 Z n + O_{2} \to 2 Z n O; H = - 412 J$
Which one is correct?

2489 160 Thermodynamics Report Error

A

Carbon can reduce $Z n O$ to $Z n$

0%

B

Oxidation of carbon is not feasible

20%

C

Oxidation of $Z n$ is not feasible

20%

D

$Z n$ liberates more heat than carbon during oxidation

60%

Solution:

$Z n O + C \to Z n + CO$