In the electrolytic method of obtaining aluminium from purified bauxite, cryolite is added to the charge in order to

  • A

    Minimize the heat loss due to radiation

  • B

    Protect aluminium produced from oxygen

  • C

    Dissolve bauxite and render it conductor of electricity

  • D

    Lower the melting point of bauxite

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Assertion : Boron is metalloid.

Reason : Boron shows metallic nature.

  • [AIIMS 1997]

Two students were given the task to prepare an adduct $NH_3 \to BH_3$ at low temperature :-

Student $I$ :- She mixed $B_2H_6$ and $NH_3$

Student $II$ :- He mixed $B_2H_6$ with $THF$ followed by addition of $NH_3$

Which student is expected to get the $CORRECT$ final product ?

During metallurgy of aluminium bauxite is dissolved in cryolite because

$Al_4C_3$ is an ionic carbide, named as

Match List$-I$ with List$-II :$

List$-I$ List$-II$
$(a)$ $\mathrm{NaOH}$ $(i)$ Acidic
$(b)$ $\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$ $(ii)$ Basic
$(c)$ $\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$

$(iii)$ Amphoteric

$(d)$ $\mathrm{B}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$  
$(e)$ $\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$  

Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :

  • [JEE MAIN 2021]