Which of the following chemical reactions represents Hall-Heroult Process?
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
The Hall-Heroult process is the major industrial method for extracting aluminium from alumina (). It involves the electrolytic reduction of alumina dissolved in molten cryolite. The overall reaction can be represented as:
where carbon acts as the reducing agent at the anode.
where carbon acts as the reducing agent at the anode.
JEE Main · 2022 · 24 Jun 2022 · Shift 2 · Single correct option