VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Which will reduce zinc oxide to zinc?

    A)  Mg                                       

    B)  Pb                         

    C)  Cu                         

    D)         Fe

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Magnesium is more electropositive than zinc, hence it can reduce \[\text{Z}{{\text{n}}^{\text{2+}}}\text{.}\] (Magnesium is placed above zinc in electrochemical series) \[\text{Mg}\,\text{+}\,ZnO\xrightarrow{{}}MgO+Zn\]


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