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Mischmetal is:

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an alloy of lanthanide and nickel
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an alloy of lanthanide and copper
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an alloy of lanthanide, iron and carbon
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an alloy of lanthanide, magnesium and nickel
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Solution

The correct option is C an alloy of lanthanide, iron and carbon
Mischmetal is an alloy of lanthanide metal (95%) and iron (about 5%) with traces of sulphur, carbon, calcium, and aluminium. It is used in the production of bullets, shells and lighter flint.

Hence, option C is correct.

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