Assertion (A): In the following reaction\ $\mathrm{ZnO}+\mathrm{C} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}+\mat

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Assertion (A): In the following reaction\ $\mathrm{ZnO}+\mathrm{C} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}+\mathrm{CO}$\ ZnO undergoes reduction.\ Reason (R) : Carbon is a reducing agent that reduces ZnO to Zn .\

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(a):The reaction in which oxygen is added or hydrogen is removed is called an oxidation reaction.\ In the reaction,\ (i) Carbon is getting oxidised to carbon monoxide.\ (ii) Zinc oxide is getting reduced to zinc. \ Carbon is a reducing agent that reduces ZnO to Zn .\