Write one point of difference between electrolytic reduction and reduction with carbon. Give one example each.

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Solution

In electrolytic reduction, Electrolysis process is used for reduction whereas, in reduction with carbon, carbon is used as a reducing agent.
Example : Oxide of moderately reactive metals (e.g., Zn, Fe, Cu, Ni) are reduced by carbon.
Oxide and chlorides of highly reactive metals (e.g., Al, Na, Mg, Ca) are reduced by electrolytic reduction.

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