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In the context of the Hall-Heroult process for the extraction of , which of the following statement is incorrect.
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serves as the electrolyte.
(i) In Hall-Heroult process for extraction of , carbon anode is oxidised to and .
(ii) When is mixed with , it lowers the melting point of the mixture and brings conductivity.
(iii) is reduced at cathode to form .
(iv) serves as the electrolyte, undergoing the redox process. although is an electrolyte but serves as a solvent, not electrolyte.
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