In the alumino-thermite process, aluminium acts as
A.
an oxidizing agent
B.
a flux
C.
a reducing agent
D.
a solder
Answer :
a reducing agent
Solution :
Al reduces $$F{e_2}{O_3}\,\,{\text{or}}\,\,C{r_2}{O_3}$$ to respective metals and acts as a reducing agent.
$$F{e_2}{O_3} + 2Al \to A{l_2}{O_3} + 2Fe$$
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