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The significance of leaching in the extraction of aluminium is

A

It helps removing the impurities like `SiO_(2), Fe_(2)O`, etc. from the bauxite ore

B

It converts the ore into oxide

C

It reduces melting point of the ore

D

It eliminates water from bauxite

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it helps removing the impurities like `SiO_2, Fe_2 O_3`, etc. from the bauxite ore
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