The metallic aluminium is obtained from pure alumina in the presence of fused cryolite by_________________?

Correct answer: B. Electrolytic reduction

  • A. Electrolysis
  • B. Electrolytic reduction
  • C. Electrolytic oxidation
  • D. None of these

Explanation

In the Hall-Héroult process, alumina dissolved in molten cryolite is converted to aluminium by electrolytic reduction at the cathode. Thus, electrolytic reduction is more specific than the general term electrolysis.

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