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Thermite is a mixture of iron oxide and
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsAIIMSAIIMS 2002
Options:
  • A zinc powder
  • B potassium metal
  • C sodium shavings
  • D aluminium powder.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: aluminium powder.
Thermite process involved the reduction of metal oxides by the use of aluminium powder.
$$
\mathrm{Fe}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+2 \mathrm{Al} \rightarrow \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+2 \mathrm{Fe}
$$

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