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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

Which one of the following oxides is reduced by water gas to obtain the metal during its extraction?

  1. A \(\mathrm{NiO}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{ZnO}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{WO}_3\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Fe}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{WO}_3\)

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Nickel oxide is reduced by water gas to obtain the metal. Other oxides are reduced by other reducing agent.…