NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - General Principle of Process of Isolation of Elements
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The reaction, Cr2O3+2Al Al2O3+2Cr (G°= 421kJ) is thermodynamically feasible as is apparent from the Gibbs energy value. Why does it not take place at room temperature?
Solution:  
Certain amount of activation energy is essential even for suchreactions which are thermodynamically feasible, therefore heating isrequired.
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