alleryStart learning →Aluminium's Ellingham curve lies below iron's. What does this show?
AAluminium can reduce iron oxide
BAluminium is less reactive
CIron can reduce alumina
DChromium oxide is more stable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Aluminium can reduce iron oxide
A lower line means a more stable oxide, so aluminium takes oxygen from the oxides of metals above it.
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