In the alumino thermite process, $A l$ acts as:

an oxidizing agent

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a flux

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a reducing agent

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a solder

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Solution

The correct option is C a reducing agent
Some metal oxides cannot be reduced satisfactorily by carbon. So for them, aluminium which is more reactive metal is used. This process is called thermic process or alumino-thermic process. Therefore, aluminium is used in place of carbon and it acts as a reducing agent.

Hence, option C is correct.

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