Q. In alumino thermic process, Al is used as
A) Reducing agent
B) Oxidising agent
C) Catalyst
D) Electrolyte
Explanation
(a)
In alumino thermic process, aluminium is used as reducing agent.
$e.g.,Fe_{2}\ O_{3} + 2Al\overset{\ \ \ 3000℃\ \ }{\rightarrow}\ Al_{2}\ O_{3} + 2Fe + 185kcal$
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