What are the formulas of the missing compounds,1 and 2,respectively,in the reaction below? This reaction is used in the production of metallic zinc.
ZnO(s) + 1 → Zn(g) + 2

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The reaction for the production of metallic zinc involves the reduction of zinc oxide (ZnO) with carbon (C) to produce zinc (Zn) and carbon monoxide (CO). Therefore, the missing compounds are carbon (C) as the reducing agent and carbon monoxide (CO) as the byproduct.

What Are the Formulas of the Missing Compounds,1 and 2,respectively,in