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In the electrolytic extraction of aluminium, cryolite is used
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • A To obtain more aluminium
  • B To decrease temperature to dissolve bauxite
  • C To protect the anode
  • D As reducing agent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: To decrease temperature to dissolve bauxite
Cryolite $N a_3 A l F_6$ is added
(1)To decrease the melting temp
(2) To increase the electrical conductivity of solution

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