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Value of G for formation of Cr2O3 and Al2O3 are 540 kJ mol1 and 827 kJ mol1 respectively. Is reduction possible of Cr2O3 by Al?

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The negative value of G means the compound is more stable.
Here, the negative value of fG of Al2O3 is more than that of Cr2O3.
Therefore, Al2O3 is more stable than Cr2O3
As a result, the formation of Al2O3 by reduction of Cr2O3 with Al is possible.
Therefore it is possible.

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