JAMB Chemistry 2023 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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C(s) + H₂O(g) → CO(g) + H₂(g) — The oxidising agent in the reaction above is
- A. CO
- B. H₂
- C. H₂OCorrect
- D. C
Explanation
Carbon is oxidised (0 → +2 in CO), so it is the reducing agent. Hydrogen in H₂O is reduced (+1 → 0 in H₂), so H₂O is the oxidising agent.
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