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Metallurgy which requires the application of electric current is  - 

Option: 1

Pyrometallurgy 


Option: 2

Electrometallurgy


Option: 3

Hydrometallurgy


Option: 4

None of the above


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The process of extraction of highly reactive metal by electrolysis of their molten or aqueous ores is called electrometallurgy. During the electrolysis of molten or aqueous salts, the metals are always extracted at the cathode (negative electrode). It is a common extraction process for the more reactive metals. For example Sodium, potassium, aluminium, calcium etc.

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