In aluminothermic process, Al acts as a:

Flux

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Oxidising agent

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Reducing agent

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Solder

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The correct option is C Reducing agent
The reduction of an oxide by aluminum is called Goldschmidt aluminothermic process.
Due to strong affinity for aluminum, it can reduce certain metal oxides such as $F e_{2} O_{3}$ and $C r_{2} O_{3}$ to corresponding metals.
Thus, in aluminothermic process, $A l$ acts as a reducing agent.

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