NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
Considering Ellingham diagram, which of the following metals can be used to reduce alumina?
Options
- AMg
- BZn
- CFe
- DCu
Correct answer
A. Mg
Step-by-step solution
The metal which is more reactive than ‘Al’ can reduce alumina. ‘Mg’ is more reactive than Al, so it can be used. As Zn, Fe and Cu are less reactive than 'Al' so they cannot reduce alumina.