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Extraction of Aluminium

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The chemical is added to reduce the melting point of the reaction mixture during the extraction of aluminium is:

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Cryolite

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Calamine

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Kaolite

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Bauxite

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Solution

The correct option is A Cryolite
Answer: (a)

For reducing the melting point of Alumina during the extraction of aluminium by electrolytic process, Cryolite i.e. $N a_{3} A l F_{6}$ is added.

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