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Question

$Al _{2} O _{3}$ is converted to aluminium by reduction with carbon. Carbon (graphite) has greater affinity for oxygen than $Al$ .

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true but Reason is false

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer

Both Assertion and Reason are false

Explanation

Solution

$Al _{2} O _{3}$ is converted to aluminium by electrolytic reduction method. Aluminium has greater affinity with oxygen than that of carbon.