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Question

In the metallurgy of aluminium when the fused matrix is electrolyzed, the overall reduction reaction is

A

$\ce{ Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 2Al + 3CO}$

B

$\ce{ Al_2O_3 -> 2Al^{3+} + 3O_2}$

C

$\ce{ 2Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 4Al + 3CO_2}$

D

$\ce{ Al_2O_3 + 2CO -> 2Al + 2CO_2}$

Answer

$\ce{ 2Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 4Al + 3CO_2}$

Explanation

Solution

Answer (c) ${ 2Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 4Al + 3CO_2}$