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In the metallurgy of aluminium when the fused matrix is electrolyzed, the overall reduction reaction is

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  • $\ce{ Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 2Al + 3CO}$
  • $\ce{ Al_2O_3 -> 2Al^{3+} + 3O_2}$
  • $\ce{ 2Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 4Al + 3CO_2}$
  • $\ce{ Al_2O_3 + 2CO -> 2Al + 2CO_2}$
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The Correct Option is C

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Answer (c) $ { 2Al_2O_3 + 3C -> 4Al + 3CO_2}$
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