The Hall Process Involves the Reduction of Al₂O₃ to Aluminum

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Hall process involves the reduction of Al₂O₃ to aluminum by

• A) carbon (coke).
• B) carbon monoxide.
• C) molecular hydrogen.
• D) sodium.
• E) electrolysis.

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