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प्रश्न
In the extraction of aluminium: Write the function and formula of cryolite in the extraction of aluminium.
In the extraction of aluminium Write the function and chemical formula of cryolite
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उत्तर
Cryolite is added to the molten mixture of alumina to reduce the melting point. The formula of cryolite is Na3AlF6.
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