The electrolytic reduction technique is

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

The electrolytic reduction technique is used in the extraction of;

Options:

Highly electronegative elements

Highly electropositive elements

Mettalloids

Only for gold

Correct Answer:

Highly electropositive elements

Explanation:

The electrolytic reduction process is generally used for highly electropositive metals like Potassium, which cannot get reduced in aqueous solutions.