The extraction of aluminium is done by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The extraction of aluminium is done by:
A. Electrolysis of molten alumina in cryolite
B. Reduction with carbon
C. Thermite process
D. Reduction with aluminium
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Aluminium is highly reactive; its oxide cannot be reduced by carbon. Hall-Héroult process electrolyzes alumina dissolved in molten cryolite (Na₃AlF₆) using carbon anodes.

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