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Fe2O3(s)+2Al(s)2Fe(l)+Al2O3(s)
The above reaction is known as _________ and it is highly ________ .

A
electrolysis, endothermic
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refining, endothermic
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calcination, exothermic
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thermite reaction, exothermic
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Solution

The correct option is D thermite reaction, exothermic
Thermite is a pyrotechnic composition of metal powder, fuel and metal oxide. When ignited by heat, thermite undergoes an exothermic reduction-oxidation reaction. Fuels include Al, Mg, Ti, Zn, Si, B and Al is common because of its high boiling point and low cost. Oxidizers include boron (III) oxide, iron (III) oxide, copper (II) oxide.

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