JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (Metallurgy)JEE Main

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Which of the following processes is used in the extractive metallurgy of magnesium?

(A)Fused salt electrolysisCorrect
(B)Self reduction
(C)Aqueous solution electrolysis
(D)Thermite reduction

Answer: (A)

Solution

Like other highly electropositive metals, magnesium is extracted by electrolysis of its fused (molten) salt, typically fused : at the cathode, at the anode. Self

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