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 and write formulas of its monoxide and dioxide. Write chemical equations for the formation of producer gas and reduction of ferric oxide with the monoxide.
The element being discussed is Carbon which is tetravalent. It can thus produce carbon monoxide and dioxide on reaction with oxygen.
Reduction Of Ferric Oxide With Monoxide