In the joining of railway tracks, iron oxide is made to react with
- A. Aluminium ✓
- B. Zinc
- C. Copper
- D. Tin
Correct Answer: A. Aluminium
Explanation
The thermite reaction, used for welding railway tracks, involves a highly exothermic reduction reaction between iron(III) oxide and aluminium powder to produce molten iron.
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