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Aluminium is obtained from $A l_{2} O_{3}$ by _____.

A

Thermal reduction

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Hydro metallurgical method

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C

Electrolytic reduction

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Reduction by iron

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Solution

The correct option is D Electrolytic reduction
Aluminium is obtained from alumina using electrolytic process.

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