Question

PLATOFAM HELP!!!!
In this redox reaction, which substance is oxidized and which substance is reduced? C + H2O -> CO + H2

A. Hydrogen was oxidized and carbon was reduced.
B. Carbon was oxidized and hydrogen was reduced.
C. Hydrogen was oxidized and carbon remained the same.
D. Oxygen was oxidized and hydrogen remained the same.

Answer 1

B.
Carbon was oxidised as its oxidation state increases from 0 (In C) to +2 (In CO).
Hydrogen was reduced as its oxidation state decreases from +1 (In H2O) to 0 (In H2).

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Answer 2

the correct answer is C!!!!!!