NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
The reaction Fe₂O₃(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO₂(g) involves a redox reaction because:
Options
- AIron gains electrons, and Carbon loses electrons.
- BIron loses electrons, and Carbon gains electrons.
- COxygen gains electrons, and Carbon loses electrons.
- DOxygen loses electrons, and Carbon gains electrons.
Correct answer
B. Iron loses electrons, and Carbon gains electrons.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Iron loses electrons, and Carbon gains electrons.