Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Which of the following chemical reactions represents Hall-Heroult Process?

  1. A Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> + 2Al $\to$ Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> + 2Cr
  2. B 2Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> + 3C $\to$ 4Al + 3CO<sub>2</sub> Correct answer
  3. C FeO + CO $\to$ Fe + CO<sub>2</sub>
  4. D 2[Au(CN)<sub>2</sub>]$_{(aq)}^ -$ + Zn(s) $\to$ 2Au(s) + [Zn(CN<sub>4</sub>)]<sup>2$-$</sup>

Solution

Hall-Herault process is used for the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis molten $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ <br/><br/> $$ 2 \mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+3 \mathrm{C} \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{Al}+3 \mathrm{CO}_{2} $$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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