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Which of the following process is used in the extractive metallurgy of magnesium ?A. Fused salt electrolysisB. Self- reductionC. aqueous solution electrolysisD. Thermite reduction

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Highly electropositive metals `(e.g.,` alkali and alkaline earth metals and `Al)` are extracted by the electrolysis of their fused salts.
Cathode `: Mg^(2+)+2e rarr Mg`
Anode `: 2Cl^(-) rarr Cl_(2)+2e`


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