Chemistry
Give reasons for the following:
Conversion of concentrated ore to it's oxide is an essential step in the extraction of metals from the ore, even then the step is not necessary in the metallurgy of aluminium.
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The step is not necessary as the main ore of Aluminium is Bauxite (Al2O3.2H2O) and it is already an oxide.
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