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In the metallurgy of aluminium,

A

`AI^(3)` is oxidised to AI (s)

B

graphite anode is oxidised to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

C

oxidation state of oxygen changes in the reaction at anode

D

oxidation state of oxygen changes in the overall reaction involved in the process

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(b) In the metallurgy of AI, graphite anode is oxidised to `CO "and" CO_(2).`
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