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______metal is extracted by a carbon reduction process

A

Copper

B

Iron

C

Aluminium

D

Magnesium

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The correct Answer is:
B
Because it is less electropositive than other metal
`Fe_(2)O_(3) + 3C rarr 2Fe + 3CO`
`Fe_(2)O_(3) + 3CO rarr underset("iron")(2Fe) + 3CO_(2)`
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