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In the thermite process, iron oxide is r...

In the thermite process, iron oxide is reduced to moleten iron by `Al` powder because

A

The melting point of `Fe` is low

B

The reaction is highly endothermic

C

Larger amont of heat is liberated in the formation of `Al_(2)O_(3)`.

D

`Al` is an amphoteric element.

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