In metallurgy of aluminium, cryolite is mixed in molten state because it

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p-Block Elements - I

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In the metallurgy of aluminium, cryolite is mixed in the molten state because it

A

Increases the melting point of alumina

B

Oxidises alumina

C

Reduces alumina

D

Decreases the melting point of alumina

Solution

(d) Cryolite $N{a_3}Al{F_6}$

(1) Decreases the melting point of alumina

(2) Increases conductivity of the solution

Standard 11

Chemistry

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