Compound X and aluminum are used to join railway tracks. (a) Identify the compound X (b) Name the reaction (c) Write down its reaction.

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(a) X is Fe2O3 i.e., Iron (III) Oxide

(b) The reaction involved is thermite reaction or aluminothermy.

(c) Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s)→ Al2O3 (s) + 2Fe(s) + Heat

Ferric oxide Aluminium Aluminium Iron Oxide.

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