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    In the electrolysis of alumina to obtain Aluminium metal, the cryolite is added mainly to
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    In the electrolysis of alumina to obtain Aluminium metal, the cryolite is added mainly to

    A.

    lower the melting point of alumina.

    B.

    dissolve the alumina in the molten cryolite.

    C.

    remove the impurities of alumina.

    D.

    increase the electrical conductivity.

    Correct option is A

    In the extraction of aluminium by electrolytic process, cryolite is added to reduce the melting temperature of the mixture. The use of cryolite reduces some of the energy costs involved in extracting aluminium.

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