NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
In the aluminothermite process, aluminium acts as
Options
- Aan oxidizing agent
- Ba flux
- Ca reducing agent
- Da solder
Correct answer
C. a reducing agent
Step-by-step solution
In the aluminothermite process, aluminium acts as a reducing agent. 2 A l + F e 2 O 3 → A l 2 O 3 + 2 F e + H e a t Al reduces F e 2 O 3 to Fe.