What type of a chemical reaction is used to extract several metals from their naturally-occuring compounds like oxides or chlorides?

Combination reaction

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Displacement reaction

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Decomposition reaction

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Isomerisation reaction

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The correct option is C Decomposition reaction
In process of metallurgy, more complex metal oxides or chlorides are broken down into their simple parts. Therefore process involves decomposition reactions. Electrolysis of metal salts to extract metal, is also a decomposition reaction.

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What type of chemical reaction is used to extract metals from their naturally occurring compounds like oxides or chlorides ?

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