Question

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

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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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