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The electrolysis of pure alumina is not ...

The electrolysis of pure alumina is not feasible because :

A

It is a bad conductor of electricity & its fusion temperature is high

B

It is amphoteric

C

It is acidic

D

It is volatile

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Alumina is bad conductor of electrocity and has high fusion temp. Cryolite and Fluorspar is added to alumina to lower its fusion temp and make good conductor of electrocity
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