Which One of the Following Is False Concerning the Bayer

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is false concerning the Bayer Process?

• A) It is a hydrometallurgical process.
• B) It results in the separation of aluminum from iron and silicon.
• C) It involves treatment of bauxite with cold, dilute sodium hydroxide solution.
• D) It is used to purify bauxite.
• E) In the process, aluminum is converted to a soluble aluminate ion.

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