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Question:

Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?

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(a) and (b)

(a), (b) and (c)

(a) and (c)

Solution:

The correct option is B (a) and (c) Oxidation is the gain of oxygen and reduction is the loss of oxygen. Lead is getting reduced due to gain of electrons and decrease in oxidation no. Similarly C is accepting O, hence C is oxidising to CO2. Hence, the correct option is B