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Why is carbon unsuitable for reducing Cr2O3?
AChromium dissolves in coke
BCarbon monoxide is unstable
CChromic oxide is a gas
DChromium forms a carbide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Chromium forms a carbide
The chromium produced reacts with carbon to give a carbide, which spoils the properties of the metal.
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