described the use of aluminum as reducing agent for reduction of metal oxides. give equation required
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Aluminum is used as a reducing agent. It helps metal oxides lose their oxygen and get reduced while Aluminum itself gains it. It is highly helpful in the extraction of metals from their ores.
Eg:
Fe2O3 + Al(solid)———> Al2O3 + Fe(solid)
(The above reaction takes place on the application of heat).
Eg:
Fe2O3 + Al(solid)———> Al2O3 + Fe(solid)
(The above reaction takes place on the application of heat).
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