The metallic oxide/s which cannot be reduced by normal reducing agents ?
1. Magnesium oxide
2. Copper (II) oxide
3. Zinc oxide
4. Iron (III) oxide

Question

The metallic oxide/s which cannot be reduced by normal reducing agents ?

Flash Institute · Accepted Answer

Magnesium oxide
Reason
They are most electropositive and have strong affinity for oxygen. Hence, they cannot be reduced by normal reducing agents