Question

Assertion (A): Bayer’s process is used in the extraction of aluminium from its main ore.

Reason (R): Bayer’s process is done for the refinement of aluminium.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

Bayer’s process is used to purify bauxite into alumina, not to refine aluminium metal. Therefore A is true but R is false.