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प्रश्न
What type of chemical reaction is used to extract metals from their naturally occurring compounds like oxides or chlorides?
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उत्तर
Decomposition reaction, which is carried out by electricity, is used to extract metals from their naturally occurring compounds like oxides or chlorides.
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