Why Al cannot be reduced by carbon?

Why cannot Al be reduced by carbon ?

The oxides of highly reactive metals cannot be reduced by carbon. (TRUE/ FALSE)

The group containing oxides that cannot be reduced by carbon to give the respective metal is :

Assertion: Oxides of highly electro positive metals cannot be reduced by carbon. Reason: Highly electro positive metals react with carbon to form carbides.

Explain the following: Al_(2)O_(3) cannot be reduced by carbon to get Al metal.