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NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: 14 TH GROUP ELEMENTS (P-BLOCK)
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A tetravalent element forms monoxide and dioxide with oxygen. When air is passed over heated element (1273 K), producer gas is obtained. Monoxide of the element is a powerful reducing agent and reduces ferric oxide to iron. Identify the element.
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Correct option: B
Carbon
Option B (Carbon) is correct because carbon forms monoxide (CO) and dioxide (CO2), producer gas is made with carbon, and carbon monoxide is a reducing agent that reduces ferric oxide to iron.
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