Question
In the thermite process which is used as a reducing agent?
- carbon
- iron
- aluminium
- Zinc
Answer
(c) Aluminium
Explanation:
In the thermite process, aluminium is used as a reducing agent. The thermite reaction involves the exothermic oxidation of aluminium metal in the presence of a metal oxide, such as iron oxide (Fe2O3), to produce molten metal and aluminium oxide (Al2O3).