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Chemical reduction is not suitable for converting

A

zinc oxide into zinc

B

lead oxide into lead the dood

C

bauxite into aluminium

D

haematite into iron

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The correct Answer is:
C
Chemical reduction is not suitable for converting bauxite into aluminium because Alis highly reactive metal and reduction can be done only by electrolytic methods, whereas other metals such as Zn, Cu and Fe are less reactive metals so CO can be used as a reducing agent.
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