alleryWhich oxide is more stable according to the cited Ellingham comparison?
AAluminium oxide
BNo oxide forms
CEqual oxide stability
DIron(III) oxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Aluminium oxide
The aluminium oxidation line lies below the iron oxidation line, indicating more stable aluminium oxide.
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