Statement (A) Mg can reduce `Al_(2)O_(3)` above `1350^(@)C`.
Statement (B) Al can reduce MgO below `1350^(@)`C.
The correct answer is

Options

A. Both (A) and (B) are wrong.
B. (A) is correct, but (B) is wrong.
C. (A) is wrong, but (B) is correct.
D. Both (A) and (B) are correct.

Answer

A

Explanation

Mg can reduce, `Al_(2)O_(3)` below `1350^(@)C` accordingly to Ellingham diagram. On the other hand, Al can reduce MgO above `1350^(@)C`.
Thus, both statements (A) and (B) are incorrect.