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Why Al cannot be reduced by carbon?

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Aluminium is stronger reducing agent than carbon and therefore, cannot be reduced by it.
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  12. What is Kroll process ?

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  13. The iron obtained from the blast furnace is called:

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  14. Describe the principle of froth flotation process. What is the role of...

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  18. Name the method used for the refining of (i) Nickel (ii) Zirconium.

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  19. Pine oil is generally added in the froth floatation process. Explain.

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  20. Giving examples differentiate between roasting and calcination.

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