In the aluminothermite process , aluminium acts as

Options

(a) an oxidising agent
(b) a flux
(c) a solder
(d) a reducing agent

Correct Answer:

a reducing agent

Explanation:

The method of obtaining metals by the reduction of their oxides using Al is called aluminothermite process,e.g. Fe₂O₃ + 2Al → 2Fe + Al₂O₃(Aluminium oxide.)