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The choice of reducing agents in a particular case depends on the thermodynamic factor.1. How far do you agree with this statement?2. Support your opinion with an example. |
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Answer» 1. The statement is true. Choice of reducing agents depends strongly on factors like ΔH, ΔS, ΔG and T for the formation of the oxide to be reduced. 2. Electropositive metals like Al, K etc. can be extracted using electricity. Whereas CO is used for reducing haematite in the extraction of iron. |
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