NEETChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
At what temperature and pressure is the process of digestion carried out during the extraction of Al 2 O 3 from bauxite using NaOH?
Options
- A523 K and 40 bar pressure
- B473 K and 35–36 bar pressure
- C600 K and 30 bar pressure
- D500 K and 50 bar pressure
Correct answer
B. 473 K and 35–36 bar pressure
Step-by-step solution
The digestion process for extracting Al 2 O 3 from bauxite using NaOH occurs at temperatures ranging from 473 to 523 K and 35 to 36 bar pressure.