Consider the following reactions at $1100^{\circ}C$ <br> (I) $2C + O_2 \to 2CO, \; \; \; \; \Delta G^{\circ} = -460 \; k\;J\; mol^{-1}$ <br> (II) $2Zn + O_2 \to 2ZnO, \; \; \; \; \Delta G^{\circ} = -360\; k\; J\; mol^{-1}$ <br> Based on these, select correct alternate :

Question

( A ) both (a) and (c)
( B ) zinc oxide can be reduced by carbon
( C ) none is the correct
( D ) zinc can be oxidised by CO