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The reduction of an oxide by aluminium i...

The reduction of an oxide by aluminium is called

A

it highly stable nature

B

its highly unstable nature

C

its amphoteric nature

D

its highly explosive nature.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`AI_(2)O_(3)` is highly stable and passive to chemical reactions.
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