MCQ
The reduction of an oxide by aluminium is called $........$
  • A
    Ellingham process.
  • Goldschmidts aluminothermite process.
  • C
    Krolls process.
  • D
    Van Arkel process.

Answer

Correct option: B.
Goldschmidts aluminothermite process.
The reduction of oxide by aluminum is called Goldschmidt's aluminothermite process.
Aluminium is a strong reducing agent. Due to its strong affinity for oxygen, it can reduce certain metal oxides such as $\mathrm{Fe}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$ and $\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$ to corresponding metals.

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