Q9 / 54 · JEE Advanced 2020 (Paper 2) · Chemistry

Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true for the extraction of aluminium from bauxite?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Hydrated Al2O3 precipitates, when CO2 is bubbled through a solution of sodium aluminate.
  • Correct answer
    B
    Addition of Na3AlF6 lowers the melting point of alumina.
  • Correct answer
    C
    CO2 is evolved at the anode during electrolysis.
  • Correct answer
    D
    The cathode is a steel vessel with a lining of carbon.

Solution

(A) 2NaAlO2+3H2O+CO2⟶2Al(OH)3+Na2CO3

(B) In Hall-Heroult process Na3Al/F6 and CaF2 is mixed with Al2O3 to lower melting point and increase conductivity.

(C) Anode C(s)+2O2−(melt)→CO2(g)+4e−

(D) Steel cathode with carbon lining and graphite anode are used.

Hence, the correct answer is options: 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D'.

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