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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 20. Metallurgy

The electrochemical extraction of aluminium from bauxite ore involves

  1. A the reaction of Al2O3 with coke C at a temperature >2500°C.
  2. B the neutralization of aluminate solution by passing CO2 gas to precipitate hydrated alumina Al2O3.3H2O.
  3. C the dissolution of Al2O3 in hot aqueous NaOH.
  4. D the electrolysis of Al2O3 mixed with Na3AlF6 to give Al and CO2.
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(B) the neutralization of aluminate solution by passing CO2 gas to precipitate hydrated alumina Al2O3.3H2O.

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(A) The reduction of Al2O3 with coke C at a temperature >2500 °C is not carried out due to the formation of carbides. (B) It is correct as neutralisation of aluminate solution is done by passing CO2 gas to precipitate hydrated alumina.
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