Lead is obtained from the oxide PbO by
A) reduction with aluminum.
B) treatment with concentrated sulfuric acid.
C) reduction with carbon.
D) reduction with CO(g).
E) heating to 1600 $\circ$ C.

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Lead oxide (PbO) can be reduced to lead by using carbon as a reducing agent. The reaction takes place at high temperatures in the range of 900-1000°C. The balanced equation for the reaction is:

PbO + C → Pb + CO

This process is also known as the carbon reduction process.

Lead Is Obtained from the Oxide PbO by A) Reduction ∘\circ∘

Lead Is Obtained from the Oxide PbO by
A) Reduction $\circ$