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Question
In the aluminothermite process, aluminium acts as :
Options
A.an oxidising agent
B.a flux
C.a reducing agent
D.a solder
Solution
In this reaction, metal oxides are reduced by Al. The reaction is highly exothermic and Al acts as a reducing agents.
Oxide + Al → Al2O3 + metal + heat
Oxide + Al → Al2O3 + metal + heat
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