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QJEEM02Ch905b: JEE Main 2002 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM02Ch905b Solution: Aluminium is extracted by the electrolysis of

Aluminium is extracted by the electrolysis of

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  • A bauxite
  • B alumina
  • C alumina mixed with molten cryolite
  • D molten cryolite

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Pure aluminium can be obtained by electrolysis of a mixture containing alumina, crayolite and fluorspar in the ratio 20:24:20.20:24:20. The fusion temperature of this mixture is 900∘C{900^ \circ }C and it is a good conductor of electricity.

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