The reaction for obtaining the metal (M) from its oxide M2O3 ore is given by M2O3(s)+2Al(l)Heat−−−→Al2O3(l)+2M(s),(s=solid,l=liquid) in that case, M is
A
Copper
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B
Calcium
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C
Iron
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D
Zinc
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Solution
The correct option is C Iron Concept is Thermite reaction. Fe2O3+2Al→Al2O3+2Fe This reduction property of Aluminium is used in welding broken pieces of heavy iron objects like railway tracks.