Question

In thermite process reducing agent used is:

• A. $C$
• B. $CO$
• C. $Al$
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$Al$

The Thermite Process or Goldschmidt Process is the method of obtaining liquid metal by reduction of the oxide with aluminium powder, when ignited with magnesium ribbon it reacts by producing iron and aluminium oxide at an intensely high temperature approaching $3000{}^{o}C$.