Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect? 2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g) (a) Lead is getting reduced (b) Carbon Dioxide is getting oxidised (c) Carbon is getting oxidised (d) Lead oxide is getting reduced (i) (a) and (b) (ii) (a) and (c) (iii) (a), (b) and (c) (iv) all the above

(i) (a) and (b)

Explanation: (a) Because oxygen is being taken out, and (b) Because the elemental Carbon is being given more oxygen taken out of Lead.

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