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In the extraction of aluminium bauxite cryolite is dissolved because
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • A It increases the electrical conductivity of aluminium oxide
  • B Bauxite becomes active
  • C It acts as a solvent
  • D It reduces melting point of aluminium oxide
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It increases the electrical conductivity of aluminium oxide
In the extraction of aluminum, cryolite is dissolved because it lowers the melting point and increases the electrical conductivity of Almina.

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