alleryStart learning →What happens when aluminium reacts with iron oxide in thermite?
ABoth metals get oxidised
BIron oxidises, alumina forms
CAluminium oxidises, iron forms
DBoth oxides break down
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Aluminium oxidises, iron forms
Aluminium has the more stable oxide, so it takes oxygen from iron oxide and iron is released as metal.
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