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Extraction of aluminum from aluminum oxide Al2O3 is best done by

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a

reduction of  Al2O3 with CO

b

electrolytic reduction of Al2O3

c

reduction of  Al2O3with carbon

d

reduction of Al2O3 with sodium

answer is A.

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Bauxite  Al2O3 is dissolved in Cryolite and then it is electrolyzed by Hall Heroult’s process we can obtain Al metal.

Cathode : Al+3 +3e-Al

Anode :O-2 +CCO+2e-

overall: Al2O3 +3C2 Al + 3CO

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