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प्रश्न
Observe the following diagram and write answers.
- Name the method.
- Write anode reaction and cathode reaction.
- Why fluorspar and cryolite are added in the mixture?
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उत्तर
- This method is electrolytic reduction of alumina.
- Anode reaction:
\[\ce{2O^{2-} -> O2 + 4e^-}\] (Oxidation)
Cathode reaction:
\[\ce{Al^{3+} + 3e^- -> Al_{(l)}}\] (Reduction) - Alumina has a very high melting point (>2000 °C). The purpose of mixing ‘cryolite’ and ‘fluorspar’ with ‘alumina’ in the electrolytic reduction of alumina is to carry out the process at a much lower temperature. Addition of cryolite and fluorspar reduces the melting point of alumina to about 1000 °C.
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