which is a better reducing agent at 673k c and co why - Chemistry - General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question

which is a better reducing agent at 673k?c and co why?

Ajaykumar Manimala · Answer

At 673 K, the value of Gibbs free
energy (CO,CO2) is less than that of Gibbs free energy of (C,CO)
Therefore, CO can be
reduced more easily to CO2 than
C to CO Hence, CO is a better reducing agent than C at
673 K