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The metal oxide, which cannot be reduced to metal by carbon is:

Correct answer: D. Al2O3

  • A. ZnO
  • B. Fe2O3
  • C. PbO
  • D. Al2O3

Explanation

Option D is correct.Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) cannot be reduced to metal by carbon. Carbon is a good reducing agent, but it is not strong enough to reduce aluminum oxide. Aluminum oxide is a very stable oxide and requires a strong reducing agent, such as sodium or magnesium, to be reduced to metal.

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