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NEET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements
What is the composition of mischmetall, a well-known alloy?
What is the composition of mischmetall, a well-known alloy?
Options
- ALanthanoid metal (~ 95%) and aluminum (~ 5%)
- BLanthanoid metal (~ 95%) and iron (~ 5%)
- CLanthanoid metal (~ 95%) and copper (~ 5%)
- DLanthanoid metal (~ 95%) and nickel (~ 5%)
Correct answer
B. Lanthanoid metal (~ 95%) and iron (~ 5%)
Step-by-step solution
A well-known alloy is mischmetall which consists of a lanthanoid metal (~ 95%) and iron (~ 5%) and traces of S, C, Ca, and Al.