For the formation of Cr2O3 and Al2O3, values of ΔfGo are 540 kJ mol−1 and -827 kJ mol−1 respectively. What will be the possibility for reaction of Cr2O3 by Al?
A
Reduction of Cr2O3 by Al will take place
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B
Oxidation of Cr2O3 by Al will take place
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C
Neither oxidation nor reduction will take place
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D
Reaction is not feasible
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Solution
The correct option is A Reduction of Cr2O3 by Al will take place 2Cr+32O2→Cr2O3;ΔfGo=−540kJmol−1 ...(i)