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NEETChemistryRedox Reactions

The reaction Fe₂O₃(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO₂(g) involves a redox reaction because:

Options

  1. AIron gains electrons, and Carbon loses electrons.
  2. BIron loses electrons, and Carbon gains electrons.
  3. COxygen gains electrons, and Carbon loses electrons.
  4. 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.

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