COMEDK2013ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
In Goldschmidt aluminothermic process, thermite contains
Options
- A3 parts of Al ₂ O ₃ and 4 parts of Al
- B3 parts of Fe ₂ O ₃ and 2 parts of Al
- C3 parts of Fe ₂ O ₃ and 1 part of Al
- D1 part of Fe ₂ O ₃ and 1 part of Al
Correct answer
C. 3 parts of Fe ₂ O ₃ and 1 part of Al
Step-by-step solution
In Goldschmidt aluminothermic process, thermite contains 3 parts of Fe ₂ O ₃ and 1 part of aluminium ( Al ) . Fe ₂ O ₃+2 Al Al ₂ O ₃+2 Fe + Heat