Chromium is obtained by reducing connentrated chromite ore with :

The ore chromite is -

Ferrochrome, an iron chromium alloy used in making stainless steel, is produced by reducing chromite (FeCr_(2)O_(4)) with coke : FeCr_(2)O_(4)(s) + 4C (s) rarr underset("Ferrochrome")(underbrace(Fe(s) + 2Cr(s))) + 4CO(s) (i) How many kilograms of chromium can be obtained by the reaction of 236 kg of chromite with an excess of coke ? (ii) How many litres of CO at 25^(@) C and 740 mm Hg are obtained as a by-product ?

Assertion (A): Sodium cannot be obtained by chemical reduction of its ore. Reason (R ): Sodium is one of the strongest reducing agents.

Assertion (A): Sodium cannot be obtained by chemical reduction of its ore. Reason (R ): Sodium is one of the strongest reducing agents.