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Consider the following reaction at `1000^(@)C`
(A) `Zn (s) + (1)/(2) O_(2) (g) rarr ZnO(s), Delta G^(Ө) = - 360 kJ mol^(-1)`
(B) `C (s) + (1)/(2) O_(2) (g) rarr OO(g), Delta G^(Ө) = - 460 kJ mol^(-1)`
Choose the correct statement at `1000^(@)C`

A

Zinc can be oxidised by CO

B

Zinc oxide can be reduced by C

C

Both statements (A) and (B) are true

D

Both statements (A) and (B) are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
For a spontaneous reaction `DeltaG` is-Ve
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