Which of the following statements is NOT true of carbon monoxide?

A.

CO is poisonous

B.

CO is readily oxidized at room temperature by air to form CO2

C.

CO may be prepared by reducing CO2 mixed with coke heated to about 1000oC

D.

CO may be prepared by heating charcoal with a limited amount of O2

E.

CO is a good reducing agent

Correct answer is B

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