Question:

The carbon-based reduction method is not used for the extraction of

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • tin from $SnO_2$
  • iron from $Fe_2O_3$
  • aluminium from $Al_2O_3$
  • magnesium from $MgCO_3 . CaCO_3$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Al has greater affinity for oxygen, hence oxide is not reduced by carbon. MgO and CaO (formed in the calcination from carbonates) are stable species and not reduced by carbon.
During Smelting $SnO_2+C_2\xrightarrow{1300^{\circ}C}Sn+CO$
$2Fe_2O_3+3C\xrightarrow{\Delta}4Fe+3CO_2$
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