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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Amines

Which of the following metals cannot be obtained by auto-reduction of their compounds?

  1. A Lead
  2. B Mercury
  3. C Titanium
  4. D Copper
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(C) Titanium

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Titanium cannot be extracted by reducing the ore using carbon as a cheap reducing agent, like with iron. The problem is that titanium forms a carbide.