Question:

Which of the following reduction reaction CANNOT be carried out with coke?

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Use the Ellingham diagram: coke can reduce only oxides whose line lies above the CO line at the working temperature.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{ZnO \to Zn}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Fe_2O_3 \to Fe}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Cu_2O \to Cu}\)
  • \(\mathrm{Al_2O_3 \to Al}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Coke (carbon) reduces ZnO, \(\mathrm{Fe_2O_3}\) and \(\mathrm{Cu_2O}\) in smelting (ZnO + C \(\to\) Zn + CO at about 1200 K, iron oxide in the blast furnace, copper oxide readily).
\(\mathrm{Al_2O_3}\) is very stable (very negative \(\Delta_fG^\circ\) per mole of \(\mathrm{O_2}\)); carbon cannot reduce it at practical temperatures, and aluminium is obtained by electrolysis of alumina in molten cryolite (Hall-Heroult process).
Answer: (4) \(\mathrm{Al_2O_3 \to Al}\)
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