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How are the following metallic oxides reduced? Write equations:(a) Iron (II) oxide, (b) Zinc oxide

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(a) Iron(II) oxide:

4FeO + O2 ⟶ 2Fe2O3

Fe2O3 + 3CO + 600°C - 400° 2Fe + 3CO2

(b) Zinc oxide is reduced by coke.

Zn O + C + heat  Zn + CO



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