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In the electrolysis of molten alumina during the manufacture of aluminium:

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a

Al2O3 and cryolite both undergo dissociation

b

cryolite undergoes dissociation 

c

neither of the two undergoes dissociation

d

Al2O3 undergoes dissociation

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Cryolite undergoes dissociation during electrolysis of molten alumina during the manufacture of aluminum as,

Na+and AIF63 ions are entirely separated from cryolite. At 1000 °C, the latter further partially dissociates into AlF4 and F ions to a degree of around 25%. The addition of aluminum fluoride will cause the melted Fluorine ions to react with one another to create AlF4ions.

Hence Correct option is B.

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