AP EAMCET2003ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
During the electrolysis of cryolite, aluminium and fluorine are formed in ........ molar ratio :
Options
- A1: 2
- B2: 3
- C1: 1
- D1: 3
Correct answer
B. 2: 3
Step-by-step solution
Electrolysis of cryolite can be explained as Na ₃ AlF ₆ 3 NaF + AlF ₃4 AlF ₃ 4 Al ³⁺+12 ~F ⁻ array cc +12 e⁻ & -12 e⁻ 4 Al & 6 ~F ₂ array (At cathode) (At anode) So, the molar ratio of Al and F ₂ is 4: 6=2: 3 .