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`

Options

A. ZnO is more stable than CO.
B. ZnO can be reduced to Zn by C.
C. ZnO and CO are formed at equal rate.
D. ZnO can not be reduced to Zn by C

Answer

B

Explanation

From given reactions fee energy of the reaction
` Zn O (g) + C (s) underset( 1000^@ C ) overset( Delta) to Zn (g) +CO (g). `
is negative