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Assertion : Al(2)O(3) is converted into ...

Assertion : `Al_(2)O_(3)` is converted into Al by reduction with carbon at high temp.
Reason : Carbon has greater affinity for oxygen than aluminium.

A

If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true, but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
D
Correct assertion. ` Al _ 2 O _ 3 ` reacts with carbon at high temperature to form aluminium carbide ` (Al_ 4 C_3) `
Correct reason. Al has greater affinity for oxygen than carbon.
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