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For the formation of Cr2O3 and Al2O3, values of ΔfGo are 540 kJ mol1 and -827 kJ mol1 respectively. What will be the possibility for reaction of Cr2O3 by Al?

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Reduction of Cr2O3 by Al will take place
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Oxidation of Cr2O3 by Al will take place
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Neither oxidation nor reduction will take place
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Reaction is not feasible
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Solution

The correct option is A Reduction of Cr2O3 by Al will take place
2Cr+32O2Cr2O3;ΔfGo=540kJmol1 ...(i)
2Al+32O2Al2O3;ΔfGo=827kJmol1 ...(ii)

Subtracting equation (i) from (ii):

2Al+Cr2O3Al2O3+2Cr

ΔfG=[827(540)]kJmol1=287 kJmol

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