Question

Difference between the electrolytic reduction and reduction with carbon

Answer 1

1) In electrolytic reduction we reduce the compound by passing electricity through it in molten state.

2) It is used for very reactive metals like Sodium.

3) Eg. NaCl

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1) In reduction by carbon we react the ore of the metal with carbon to reduce it to its oxide.

2) It is used for elements of medium reactivity

3) Eg, for reducing ores of lead, tin

Answer 2

Answer:

. Electrolytic reducation is used for metals with higher reactivity. Carbon reduction is used for metals in middle of reactivity series. Since highly reactive metals cannot be reduced using carbon this method is used whereas the middle reactive metals can be easily reduced down using carbon.