In the Hoope’s process for refining of aluminium, the fused materials form three different layers and they remain separated during electrolysis also. This is because –

Options

A. The upper layer is kept attracted by the cathode and the lower layer is kept attracted by the anode
B. There is special arrangement in the cell to keep the layers separate
C. The 3 layers have different densities
D. The 3 layers are maintained at different temperatures

Answer

C

Explanation

Due to difference in the densities of 3 layers