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ZnO+CZn+CO
In the above equation, 'C' acts as a/an :
  1. reducing agent
  2. oxidising agent
  3. dehydrating agent
  4. hydrating agent

A
dehydrating agent
B
reducing agent
C
hydrating agent
D
oxidising agent
Solution
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ZnO+CZn+CO
Carbon (C) is getting oxidized, as there is the addition of oxygen, forming CO.
Since it is undergoing oxidation itself, therefore it acts as a reducing agent, as it reduces ZnO to Zn. (Removal of Oxygen)

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