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Electrolyte reduction method is used in the extraction of

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Highly electronegative elements

B

Highly electropositive elements

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Semi-metals

D

Precious metals

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Electrolytic reduction method is used in the extraction of highly electropositive elements as they themselves are stronger reducing agents. They lie above hydrogen in electrochemical series.
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