Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
Why is aluminium extracted commercially using electrolysis instead of chemical reduction with carbon?
- 1Aluminium is less reactive than carbon.
- 2Carbon forms a highly volatile compound with aluminium.
- 3Aluminium does not react with oxygen.
- 4Aluminium has a higher affinity for oxygen than carbon does.✓
Correct answer
Aluminium has a higher affinity for oxygen than carbon does.
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