The following reaction takes place when aluminium powder is heated with MnO2 : 3MnO2(s) + 4Al(s) → 3Mn(l) + 2Al2O3(l) + Heat Molten Molten (a) Is aluminium getting reduced? (b) Is MnO2 getting oxidised?

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The following reaction takes place when aluminium powder is heated with

MnO₂ : 3MnO₂(s) + 4Al(s) → 3Mn(l) + 2Al₂O₃(l) + Heat Molten Molten

(a) Is aluminium getting reduced?

(b) Is MnO₂ getting oxidised?

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(a) No, aluminium is getting oxidised.

(b) No, MnO₂ is getting reduced.

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