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- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Why is the reduction of a metal oxide easier if the metal formed is...
Why is the reduction of a metal oxide easier if the metal formed is in liquid state at the temperature of reduction?
Options
- AThe liquid state provides a greater surface area for contact with the metal oxide.
- BThe liquid metal has a higher reactivity with the oxide.
- CThe mobility of atoms in the liquid metal allows for faster and more efficient reduction.
- DThe enhanced entropy change (∆S) when the metal is in a liquid state leads to a more negative ∆rG, making the reduction process easier.
Correct answer
C. The mobility of atoms in the liquid metal allows for faster and more efficient reduction.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C)
The mobility of atoms in the liquid metal allows for faster and more efficient reduction.
The mobility of atoms in the liquid metal allows for faster and more efficient reduction.