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Which metal is extracted primarily from the ore bauxite?

A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Aluminum✓ Correct Answer
D. Zinc

💡 Solution & Explanation

Aluminum is extracted from bauxite ore, which is primarily hydrated aluminum oxide, through the Bayer process followed by the Hall-Heroult electrolytic reduction method. Iron is obtained from hematite and magnetite, copper from copper pyrites, and zinc from zinc blende. Aluminum is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and widely used in aerospace applications.

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