The electrochemical extraction of aluminum from bauxite ore involves

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

The electrochemical extraction of aluminum from bauxite ore involves
  1. the reaction of Al2O3 with coke (C) at a temperature > 2500 °C
  2. the neutralization of aluminate solution by
    passing CO2 gas to precipitate hydrated alumina (Al2O3·3H2O)
  3. the dissolution of Al2O3 in hot aqueous NaOH.
  4. the electrolysis of Al2O3 mixed with Na3AlF6 to give Al and CO2.

Answer

(D) the electrolysis of Al 2 O 3 mixed with Na 3 AlF 6 to give Al and CO 2 .

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