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Name the reducing agent used in the extraction of zinc from zinc oxide. Write the chemical equation for this reaction. 

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Carbon (coke) is the reducing agent used in the extraction of zinc from zinc oxide.
`underset("Zinc oxide Coke")(ZnO+C)rarr underset("Zinc")(Zn)+underset("monoxide")underset("Carbon")(CO)`
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  • Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by

    A
    electrolytic reduction
    B
    roasting followed by reduction with carbon
    C
    roasting followed by reduction with another metal
    D
    roasting followed by self reduction

  • Carbon is used as a reducing agent in the extraction of :

    A
    Chromium
    B
    Copper
    C
    Silver
    D
    Zinc

  • Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by :

    A
    Electrolytic reduction
    B
    roasting followed by reduction with carbon
    C
    roasting followed by reduction with another metal
    D
    roasting followed by self reduction