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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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