Question

Assertion $Al _{2} O _{3}$ is converted to aluminium by reduction with carbon.
Reason 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 1

Answer: (D)

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