In the context of the Hall-Heroult process for the extraction of Al, which of the following statements is false?
A
CO and CO2 are produced in this process
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B
Al2O3 is mixed with CaF2, which lowers the melting point of the mixture and brings conductivity
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C
Al3+ is reduced at the cathode to form Al
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D
Na3AlF6 serves as the electrolyte
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Solution
The correct option is D
Na3AlF6 serves as the electrolyte
Since carbon electrodes are used, CO and CO2 are formed. In any cell - be it electrolytic or Galvanic - oxidation happens at the anode. so clearly, the reduction of Al3+ to Al happens at the cathode. Also, concentrated Al2O3 is mixed with CaF2, which lowers the melting point of the mixture and enhances conductivity.