Question

In aluminothermic process, aluminium acts as— (A) An oxidising agent (B) A reducing agent (C) flux (d) solder

Answer 1

B)aluminium is act as reducing agent

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation:

Aluminothermic process is the process used for the production of alloys of iron. These reactions are exothermic in nature which means that heat is released in these reactions.

Reaction of Aluminium with Iron(III) Oxide is a type of aluminothermic reaction. The equation follows:

$Fe_2O_3+2Al\rightarrow 2Fe+Al_2O_3$

Oxidation state of Aluminium on reactant side: 0

Oxidation state of Aluminium on product side: +3

As, the oxidation state of aluminium is increasing. Hence, it is considered as reducing agent because it is undergoing oxidation process.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.