Question

Which of the followi g oxides can act a reducing agent?

• A. CO
• B. $\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }$
• C. $\mathrm { SnO } _ { 2 }$
• D. $\mathrm { PbO } _ { 2 }$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

CO

Answer 2

: CO has a lone pair of electrons which can be donated hence it can act as a reducing agent.