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Question
The compound that is not an ore of aluminum is ______.
Options
Cryolite
Corundum
Fluorspar
Bauxite
Solution
The compound that is not an ore of aluminium is fluorspar.
Explanation:
Cryolite is Na3AlF6, corundum is Al2C3, fluorspar is CaF2 and bauxite is Al2C3.2H2O.
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