Extraction of Metals - Result Question 38
####38. In the alumino-thermite process, aluminium acts as
(a) an oxidising agent
(b) a flux
(c) a reducing agent
(d) a solder
$(1983,1 M)$
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Solution:
- In thermite welding, $Al$ acts as a reducing agent
$$ 2 Al+Fe _2 O _3 \longrightarrow Al _2 O _3+2 Fe+\text { Heat } $$