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In the extraction of aluminium
Process `X:` employed for red bauxite to remove iron oxide (main impurity)
Process `Y:` (Serpeck's process): used for while bauxite to remove `Z` (main impurity) then,
Select correct option for the process `X` and impurity `Z`.

A

X=Hall and Heroult's process and `Z=SiO_(2)`

B

X=Baeyer's process and `Z=SiO_(2)`

C

`X=Serpeck's process and Z= iron oxide

D

X=Baeyer's process and Z = iron oxide

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To solve the question regarding the extraction of aluminum from bauxite, we will break down the processes involved and identify the correct options for Process X and impurity Z. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Red Bauxite**: - Red bauxite primarily consists of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and iron oxide (Fe2O3). The main impurity in red bauxite is Fe2O3. 2. **Identifying Process X**: - To remove iron oxide (Fe2O3) from red bauxite, the process used is known as **Bayer's process**. This process involves leaching the bauxite with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which selectively dissolves the aluminum oxide while leaving the iron oxide behind. 3. **Understanding White Bauxite**: - White bauxite, on the other hand, contains aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and silicon dioxide (SiO2). The main impurity in white bauxite is SiO2. 4. **Identifying Process Y**: - The process used to remove silicon dioxide (SiO2) from white bauxite is known as **Serpeck's process**. This process is specifically designed to purify white bauxite by eliminating SiO2. 5. **Conclusion**: - From the above analysis, we can conclude that: - Process X (for red bauxite) is **Bayer's process**. - Impurity Z (in white bauxite) is **SiO2**. ### Final Answer: - Process X: Bayer's process - Impurity Z: SiO2 ### Correct Option: - The correct option is: **X is equals to Bayer's process and Z is equals to SiO2.**
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