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16. Why Al metal cannot be obtained by the reduction of Al2O3 with Coke.

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Al metal cannot be obtained by the reduction of Al₂O₃ with Coke (C) because Al has more affinity for oxygen than carbon. So, carbon cannot remove oxygen from Al₂O₃ and thus cannot convert Al₂O₃ into Al.

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