The metal extracted from bauxite is __________.

Copper

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Aluminium

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Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is C Aluminium
The metal extracted from bauxite ore is aluminium. It is world’s primary source of aluminium. The ore is first chemically processed to produce alumina or aluminium oxide. Alumina is smelted next by electrolysis to produce aluminium.
Largest producer of bauxite is Australia.

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