NEET Chemistry Metallurgy / धातुकर्म Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - General Principals and Process of Isolation of Elements

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    In the extraction of aluminium by Hall-Heroult process, purified \[A{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\] is mixed with \[Ca{{F}_{2}}\] to
    (i) lower the melting point of \[A{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\].
    (ii) increase the conductivity of molten mixture. 
    (iii) reduce \[A{{l}^{3+}}\] into \[Al\left( s \right).\]
    (iv) acts as catalyst.

    A) (i) and (ii) 

    B) (i), (ii) and (iii)

    C) (iii) and (iv)                   

    D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] In the extraction of aluminium by Hall- Heroult process purified \[A{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\] is mixed with \[Ca{{F}_{2}}\] to lower the melting point by \[A{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}\] and increase the conductivity of molten mixture.


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