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At 1500 K, per mole of for oxide formation is (kJ): ; ; ; ; . For , kJ. Which statements are correct at 1500 K?

  1. AMagnesium can reduce
  2. BCarbon can reduce
  3. CCarbon can reduce
  4. DAluminium can reduce

Answer: A, B, D

Carbon line at 1500 K = kJ. Al () lies below Cr (): yes. C () lies below ZnO (): yes. Mg () lies below Al (): yes. C () is above (), so it cannot reduce it.
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