Chemistry
The metallic oxide/s which cannot be reduced by normal reducing agents ?
- Magnesium oxide
- Copper (II) oxide
- Zinc oxide
- Iron (III) oxide
Metallurgy
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Answer
Magnesium oxide
Reason — They are most electropositive and have strong affinity for oxygen. Hence, they cannot be reduced by normal reducing agents
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