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Aluminium is extracted from bauxite by the electrolysis of aluminium oxide dissolved in cryolite. Now answer the following question:
Write the formula of cryolite.

A

Bauxite

B

Alumina

C

Alumina mixed will molten cryolite

D

Molten cryolite

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  • The correct formula of aluminium oxide is

    A
    `AlO_3`
    B
    `AlO_2`
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    `Al_2O_3`
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    `Al_3O_2`
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