the value of delta G for formation of cr203 is -540Kj per mole and that of a Al2O3 is -827 kilo joule per mole is a reduction of Cr2o3 possible with aluminium?

Dear Student 

As we know that the more negative the gibbs free energy more spontaneous will be the reaction proceed. 

The Delta G value for Cr2O3 = - 540 kJ/ mol
The Delta G value for Al2O3 = - 827 kJ/ mol

This shows that the formation of Al2O3 is more spontaneous. 
Hence on the reaction of Cr2O3 with Al it easily reduce Cr2O3 into Cr and itself get oxidized to form Al2O3

It can be understood by different way as the G° = -nFE°.
And the reaction is 

Cr2O3 +2Al  2Cr +Al2O3As G° = -nFE°E°(Cr/Cr2O3) = --540 × 10002 × 96485 =2.798 VE°(Cr2O3/Cr) = -2.798 VE°(Al/Al2O3) = --827 × 10002 × 96485 =4.285 VE°(Al2O3/Al) = -4.285 V E°cell = Ecatred - Eanodered          =-2.798 - (-4.285)          = 1.48 V     
Hence as the Standard cell potential is positive which shows that the cell reaction is feasible. 
Yes the reduction of Cr2O3 with Al is possible.

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