What is the minium temperature of MgO by carbon ?
What is the minium temperature of MgO by carbon ?
A. below 1600 K
B. above 1600 K
C. 1600 K
D. 1873 K
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Correct Answer - B
Since above 1600 K , `DeltaG^(@)` for the formation of `CO_(2)` is more negative than for the formation of MgO, the minimum temperature required for the reduction of MgO by carbon is 1600 K.
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