The highly reactive metals like Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, etc. are extracted by the
(a) electrolysis of their molten chloride
(b) electrolysis of their molten oxides
(c) reduction by aluminium
(d) reduction by carbon
Correct Answer: (a) electrolysis of their molten chloride
Explanation: The highly reactive metals like Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, etc. are extracted by the electrolysis of their molten chloride.
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