JEE Main 2021ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (18 Mar Shift 1)

Question

The chemical that is added to reduce the melting point of the reaction mixture during the extraction of aluminium is:

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ACryolite

Step-by-step explanation

To reduce the melting point of reaction mixture, cryolite is added.

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