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What is the purpose of using Cryolite during electrolytic refining of Alumina?

A

To save electric power

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To keep the alumina in molten state

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To lower the melting point

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All of the choices

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the choices

The purified Bauxite is melted in Blast furnance and Cryolite is added to lower the melting point and dissolve the ore.

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