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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: P Block Elements

Question:

What is the starting substance fed into the electrolytic cell in Hall-Heroult process?

Options:

Cryolite

Sodium hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide

Alumina

Correct Answer:

Alumina

Explanation:

Hall-Heroult process is used to extract aluminum by using an electrolytic cell. Alumina means aluminum oxide. It is dissolved in cryolite, Na3AlF6, to increase electrical conductivity, reduce melting point and achieve greater yield of aluminum metal.