Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

During the extraction of aluminium from aluminium oxide, the three reactions below occur. 1 $\text{Al}^{3+} + 3e^- \rightarrow \text{Al}$ 2 $2\text{O}^{2-} \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 4e^-$ 3 $\text{C} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2$ Which reactions occur at the positive electrode?

  • A1 only
  • B2 only
  • C1 and 3
  • D2 and 3

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