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Question
Given below in column A is a schematic diagram of the electrolytic reduction of alumina. Identify the parts labelled as A, B and C with the correct options from the Column B.
| column A | column B | |
 |
1. | Platinum |
| 2. | Anode | |
| 3. | Cathode | |
| 4. | Electrolyte mixture | |
| 5. | Bauxite |
Solution
- Cathode
- Anode
- Electrolytic mixture
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