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Which property of aluminium is used for extraction of metals from their ores?

Correct answer: B. Very strong affinity for oxygen

  • A. Oxidizing nature
  • B. Very strong affinity for oxygen
  • C. High boiling point
  • D. Both B and C

Explanation

Option B is correct. The property of aluminium that is used for the extraction of metals from their ores is its high affinity for oxygen. Aluminium is a highly reactive metal and it has a strong tendency to combine with oxygen. This property is used to extract aluminium from its ore, bauxite. Bauxite is a mineral that contains aluminum oxide. The aluminium oxide is extracted from bauxite by a process called Bayer's process. Option A is incorrect because aluminium's oxidizing nature is not the property used in extraction. Option C is incorrect because high boiling point does not play a role in the extraction process.

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