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Question
The given reaction shows one of the processes to extract the metals like Iron and Manganese.
\[\ce{MnO2(s) + Al(s) -> Mn(l) + Al2O3(s) + Heat}\]
Give the reason why the above reaction is known as a thermite reaction.
Solution
The above reaction is known as a thermite reaction, as the reaction is a highly exothermic reaction.
OR
The metal (Mn/Fe) obtained will be in a molten/liquid state.
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