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How is aluminium metal extracted? Explain with the help of an equation.
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Aluminium is extracted from bauxite by electrolytic reduction (electrolysis) of molten aluminium oxide. In this process, when electric current is passed through aluminium oxide, it decomposes to form aluminium metal and liberates oxygen gas.
2Al2O3(l) � 4Al(s) + 3O2(g)
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