Question
Question: Which metal is extracted by carbon reduction process?...
Which metal is extracted by carbon reduction process?
A
Na
B
Al
C
Fe
D
Mg
Answer
Fe
Explanation
Solution
Highly Electropositive elements (Ex.-Na) are extracted by electrolytic reduction. Less electropositive metals as Cr, Mn, Cu, Ca, Ni etc. are extracted by reduction with powerful reducing agents. Less electropositive metals like Pb, Fe, Zn, Sb and Cu are extracted by carbon reduction process.