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Which statements about the purification of bauxite by the Baeyer process are correct?

  1. A is directly electrolysed to aluminium after filtration without any heating
  2. Bthe solution of is neutralised with or seeded with to precipitate
  3. Cbauxite is digested with concentrated solution at high temperature and pressure
  4. D stays undissolved and is filtered off

Answer: B, C, D

The Baeyer route digests the ore with caustic soda, removes iron oxide as red mud and precipitates from the aluminate by or seeding. The hydroxide is then calcined to , which is electrolysed in cryolite; the hydroxide is not electrolysed directly.
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