Only electrolytic reduction is employed in:

alkali metal

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alkaline metal

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transition metals

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metalloids

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Solution

The correct option is A alkali metal
Electrolytic reaction takes place if molten metal is placed in container and inert electrodes are inserted attached to positive and negative terminals. Electrons from negative terminal travel to the cathode and are used to reduce sodium ions to sodium atoms and other alkali metals potassium,lithium etc.

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