Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds Question 67

Question: General method for the extraction of metal from oxide ore is

[CPMT 1983; MP PET 2002]

Options:

A) Carbon reduction

B) Reduction by aluminium

C) Reduction by hydrogen

D) Electrolytic reduction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Carbon reduction, $ Fe_2O_3+3C\to 2Fe+3CO $