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What substance is produced when oxygen reacts with carbon at the anode during aluminium extraction ?
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsNEET
Options:
  • A CO(g) + 2e-
  • B CO2(g) + 4e-
  • C Al(l)
  • D Al3+ (melt)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CO2(g) + 4e-
The reaction of oxygen with carbon at the anode produces carbon dioxide.

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