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 A) C(s) and CO(g) B) CO(g) and ZnCO₃(s) C) CO(g) and C(s) D) C(s) and CO₂(g)

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In the production of metallic zinc, zinc oxide (ZnO) is reduced by carbon (C) to produce zinc vapor (Zn) and carbon monoxide (CO) gas.

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